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I appreciate that this is not directly a caving story but it does have a bearing on what we do.
Olympic rowing medallist Andy Holmes aged 51 has died from what is believed to be Weil's disease.
From the Telegraph
Olympic rowing medallist Andy Holmes aged 51 has died from what is believed to be Weil's disease.
From the Telegraph
Holmes, who was 51, died last Sunday evening, after the infection spread to his liver and kidney. It may not be possible now to confirm that he had Weil?s, but it is thought highly likely that he had caught the disease.
Leptospirosis is an infection carried by many animals, and transmitted via water containing infected urine. It is a perennial risk to rowers, canoeists and other watersport enthusiasts, as well as those who work in wet conditions and with livestock. However, there are only a few dozen cases each year, most of which can be cured with antibiotics.