Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. UK, Essex, female wild swimmer standing in a lake touching the water at sunrise. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some swimmers have also found wild swimming to be an antidote to pandemic-era loneliness and mental health struggles. Jessica J.

People have been swimming in bodies of water since the dawn of time. Whether it’s a lake, ocean, or river, it’s human nature to want to take a dip. But be honest — when was the last time you actually ...

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E coli is one of the most prevalent waterborne pathogens you may encounter when wild swimming. Bearok/ Shutterstock Wild swimming is becoming an increasingly popular pastime in the UK – especially in ...