Vibrio Warning: Beach Safety This July | Greenville News

Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

As the Fourth of July weekend heats up, health experts are sounding the alarm on a deadly bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, now showing up far north of its usual Gulf Coast haunts — even in Long Island waters. For most, it’s harmless, but for those with open wounds or underlying health conditions like liver disease, diabetes, or a weakened immune system, it can turn deadly in minutes. Spread through warm saltwater or raw shellfish, it’s already causing more cases this year — including a Florida man who mistook a bug bite for a minor injury. Doctors say immediate medical attention is critical if…