Travelers Aren’t Allowed To Swim In These Natural Spots

Published on March 27, 2019 By Jason Albert

Bubbly Creek – Chicago River, USA

This part of Chicago River is not a recommended swimming spot, and for several reasons. First, the creek is the hub for runoff that makes its way into the river. Most of this is food, waste, fecal matter, and more.

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Second, The runoff has made it so bad that the toxic chemicals actually kill any living fish in the area. Even if you didn’t mind swimming in all that junk, there’s a high chance it could kill you.