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Adrian Buchan

Barra da Tijuca beach a stinking mess on May 4 — and this was long after cleanup began.

Rio’s filthy water is already making pro athletes sick. Just ask the surfers.

Health

Top pro surfer Adrian “Ace” Buchan says he and a dozen others became very sick after competing in these waters.

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