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Illness/Waterborne Illness Highlands
West Highland Way (near Conic Hill)
Two walkers on the West Highland Way became ill after consuming water from a stream near Conic Hill. Both individuals were evacuated by mountain rescue teams due to vomiting and required hospital attention. The team advised that filtering alone is not guaranteed to make natural water sources safe for drinking.
Outcome: Medical attention required; advice given to use bottled or treated water.
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