Dear Jonna, I wear shorts all the time and have a big piece of property. I often have cuts on my legs from gardening.
I had an infection 4 years ago that almost killed me. I had to have a Pericardial Effusion.
At least one other forum member had it also. I was told that 20 years ago it would have been the end! Lost 25 pounds in 2 or 3 weeks
Although they were not able to say for sure, the pond is suspect.
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It is loaded with bacterias. Yes sparkling clear water.
I did make a 100% recovery. but there is some scarring on the heart.
Sorry for the speech, but I will err on the side of caution.
I swim regularly at Club 360
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I love ocean swimming too, but the beaches are often closed to swimming due to pollution and hohg bacteria counts.
I would caution swimming with the fishes lest you swim with the fishes!
Apologies to Mario Puzo!