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Two walkers on the West Highland Way, a German and an American, were rescued after drinking stream water and falling severely ill, prompting warnings about water safety despite using filters.

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Two walkers on the West Highland Way, a German and an American, were rescued after drinking stream water and falling severely ill, prompting warnings about water safety despite using filters.

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