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14 sickened in parasite outbreak tied to McMenamins pool in Bothell

A cryptosporidium leak in a Bothell hotel pool has left 14 visitors ill, prompting a swift public health response.

By · Published October 5, 2026  21:22 UTC · Updated October 6, 2026  18:07 UTC

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The Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to the McMenamins pool in Bothell has been reported to be over, according to King County Public Health. The investigation into the outbreak is now complete.

Epilogue added 6d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 6 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: A cryptosporidium leak in a Bothell hotel pool has left 14 visitors ill, prompting a swift public health response.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

WKEF reports that 14 individuals fell ill after using the pool at McMenamins’ Anderson School location in Bothell, Washington. The cases were identified this summer, and local health officials have confirmed a parasite-related illness among the visitors. Symptoms prompted the affected patrons to seek medical care, prompting county health services to investigate the site.

Outbreaknewstoday.substack.com traced the illness to cryptosporidium, a waterborne parasite known for causing gastrointestinal distress. KOMO notes that the exposure occurred during the summer months, aligning with typical recreational swimming patterns that can facilitate spread. KIRO 7 News Seattle quoted King County Public Health as saying the outbreak is now over, yet details on corrective actions remain sparse.

Further clarification from the hotel and health department is needed to determine if additional patrons may be at risk.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (70% supported) Updated 7d ago.

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How many people were reported sick?

Fourteen individuals were reported sick.

What pathogen was identified as the cause?

Cryptosporidium, the agent of cryptosporidiosis, was identified.

Where did the outbreak occur?

The outbreak was linked to the pool at McMenamins Anderson School in Bothell, Washington.

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Bothell McMenamins Cryptosporidiosis King County Public Health Washington

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