3. Lake Mead National Recreation Area With its vast bodies of water, Lake Mead is a hotspot for recreational activities. However, it has one of the highest death rates due to drownings.

Lakes, streams, and other natural bodies of water contain pathogens that can sometimes be dangerous to human health. Experts outline the waterborne viruses, bacteria, parasites, and toxic algal ...

A spokesperson for Chester County Parks and Preservation, quoted in Patch, noted this ability means, "They can travel between bodies of water, rapidly expanding their range." ...