MellowJelloSep 2, 2023
Ars Technica

Rugged, nasty bacterium infects hundreds in rugged, nasty Tough Mudder race

Health officials estimated 300 outbreak cases linked to the muddy obstacle race.

https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/09/rugged-nasty-bacterium-infects-hundreds-in-rugged-nasty-tough-mudder-race/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Hundreds of Tough Mudder racers infected by rugged, nasty bacterium

Health officials estimated 300 outbreak cases linked to the muddy obstacle race.

Ars Technica
Sep 1, 2023 at 4:38pmArsBot 🤖
Show threadKevSep 1, 2023
@arstechnica how could this possibly happen
Show threadJames SayerSep 1, 2023
@arstechnica Now, they're sick mudders.
Show threadFrom Robin with LoveSep 1, 2023
@arstechnica the photo makes me think all that went in their mouths too.
Show threadGeorges LascarSep 1, 2023
@arstechnica Frankly, if I’m engaging in this kind of obstacle race, I cannot reasonably expect to come out entirely unaffected on the far side, can I?
Show threadfelix qui nihil debetSep 1, 2023
@arstechnica volenti non fit injuria?
Show threadUlrikeSep 1, 2023

@arstechnica
I appreciate the author's admiration for the bacteria. 💚

"While Tough Mudder events, held all around the country, challenge participants to be rugged and resilient as they traverse mucky obstacles, the toughest mudder is, without question, A. hydrophila. This is a rod-shaped, gram-negative bacterium that lives in aquatic environments and soil. It infects almost everything—humans, animals, birds, fish, and marine reptiles..."

Show threadblterribleSep 1, 2023
@arstechnica The image used is [chef's kiss]
Show threadpilot824Sep 4, 2023
@arstechnica Its the 4th leg of the triathlon