Christopher Gobler of Stony Brook University reported increased vibrio vulnificus in Long Island waters, a pathogen known to cause necrosis and death. CDC data cited at a press conference states infected people have a 20% chance of dying within 48 hours. The news spread online, prompting panic and parody, including claims about “face eaten off” while joking about no impact on the Dow Jones average. Local oystermen, represented by their organization, say the alarm is manufactured rather than reflective of real risk to their industry.
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