US EditionRFK Jr. goes swimming in DC’s Rock Creek despite NPS guidance on bacteria
- On Sunday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shared images on social media of himself and his family swimming in Washington D.C.'s Rock Creek, where such activity is prohibited due to elevated bacteria levels.
- He posted the photos following a Mother's Day hike with his grandchildren despite National Park Service rules prohibiting swimming due to high bacteria levels in Rock Creek.
- The National Park Service forbids swimming and wading in Rock Creek because contact with the water poses health risks to humans and pets.
- Kennedy’s post sparked backlash as the creek contains dangerous bacteria, and the National Park Service and HHS have not commented on the incident.
- This event adds to prior scrutiny of Kennedy, a controversial figure known for his anti-vaccine stance and health disclosures, signaling continued public attention on his actions.
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