A simple cut turned life-threatening for an Outer Banks local, landing him in the ICU with a Vibrio infection. Health experts are sounding the alarm: nearly every coastal water sample now contains this dangerous bacteria, and cases in North Carolina are already near a five-year high—before the usual late-summer spike. Warmer ocean temps and heavy rains are fueling the spread, making even a small scrape risky for swimmers, seafood workers, and anyone with open skin. Are you changing your beach habits or seafood choices with this in mind? Let’s talk about how we’re staying safe at the coast. #Health #BodyHealth #OuterBanks