This story shows you which rivers you should not dip or swim in when you finally stand before their sprawling waters. Here are the 12 most dangerous river in the world.

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The 12 Most Dangerous Rivers in the World You Shouldn't Swim In

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1. Amazon River, South America

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2. Rio Tinto, Spain

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Dipping your toes into the deadliest river in the world could expose them to industrial toxins and sickness-inducing human wastes.

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A sacred river known for its ritual, rites, and prayers, the Ganges is one of the most polluted rivers in the world; you may want to hesitate before stepping barefoot.

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Although the longest river on the planet, the Nile’s water houses harmful bacteria that could lead to a skin infection.

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The 12 Most Dangerous Rivers in the World You Shouldn't Swim In

This story shows you which rivers you should not dip or swim in when you finally stand before their sprawling waters. Here are the 12 most dangerous river in the world.

The 12 Most Dangerous Rivers in the World You Shouldn't Swim In

1. Amazon River, South America

2. Rio Tinto, Spain

Dipping your toes into the deadliest river in the world could expose them to industrial toxins and sickness-inducing human wastes.

3. Citarum River, Indonesia

A sacred river known for its ritual, rites, and prayers, the Ganges is one of the most polluted rivers in the world; you may want to hesitate before stepping barefoot.

4. Ganges, India

Although the longest river on the planet, the Nile’s water houses harmful bacteria that could lead to a skin infection.

5. The Nile River, Egypt

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