Dossier
Peconic Baykeeper
Coverage of Peconic Baykeeper in the Nexus archive.
- Deadly bacteria found in waters near luxury vacation destination ahead of summer
Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria known as 'flesh-eating,' has been detected in coastal waters near East Hampton and Sagaponac on Long Island. Experts warn of risks from open wounds but emphasize serious infections are rare, advising caution rather than panic. The bacteria's presence has been linked to rising water temperatures and is not new to the region.