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Health conditions deteriorate on Galveston

02:37 AM CDT on Tuesday, September 16, 2008

By Leigh Jones / Galveston County Daily News

GALVESTON — Search and rescue missions are continuing on Galveston Island, but health conditions are deteriorating at a high rate.

Mosquitoes have become a serious problem for anyone left on the island. One man had about 1,000 mosquito bites and had to be airlifted out. There are no reports of mosquito-borne illnesses yet, but city officials are trying to get the island sprayed with insecticide as soon as possible.

Air reports also confirm water is filled with oil and chemicals. City officials are ordering people to stay off and out of the water.

Water came on at the San Luis at 10 p.m. Sunday, and the service is likely to be expanded soon. However, the city is under a boil water notice. City officials are asking those on the island to avoid consumption of the water — use it for showers and flushing only. Officials are desperately trying to keep people off the seawall as well