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Sea swimmer left with heart damage after sewage exposure

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Sea swimmer left with heart damage after sewage exposure

Sea swimmer left with heart damage after sewage exposure

Suzi Finlayson says her life was turned upside down after swimming in polluted sea water left her with a serious infection requiring open heart surgery.

She now lives with a mechanical valve and ongoing health issues.

Her story comes as Surfers Against Sewage report a 30% rise in water pollution incidents over five years.

Finlayson called the lack of accountability “disgraceful.” Report by Covellm.

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