01-28-2007, 12:57 AM
We had a similar experience to Les. My daughter got sick after swimming in the Champagne Ponds and we had to take her to the medical clinic in Hilo. She had an infection and the doctor stated that the pond is like bacteria soup.
The pond is indeed clean and as others have stated bacteria is everywhere. People have different levels of susceptibility. Neither my wife nor I get sick after swimming there.
Since the pond is hot, it makes sense that lots microorganisms are growing there. If your body is not used to those little guys, it might have an affect.
The pond is indeed clean and as others have stated bacteria is everywhere. People have different levels of susceptibility. Neither my wife nor I get sick after swimming there.
Since the pond is hot, it makes sense that lots microorganisms are growing there. If your body is not used to those little guys, it might have an affect.