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While one can never account for the veracity of internet postings, the bed bug problem is not a "wild tale". Bed Bug infestations are on the increase. Here is an article on the subject:http://www.ajc.com/news/content/health/0805/09bedbugs.htmland another on RCCLhttp://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050411/BREAKINGNEWS/50411006Unlike Norwalk, which can be caught or spread anywhere on the ship, Bed Bugs are usually in the bedding, hence their name. It is the responsibility of the cruise line or hotel to provide bed linens that are free of vermin. (Isn't that an understatement!) Itoler may be new, but the story is plausable.
While one can never account for the veracity of internet postings, the bed bug problem is not a "wild tale". Bed Bug infestations are on the increase. Here is an article on the subject:
http://www.ajc.com/news/content/health/0805/09bedbugs.html
and another on RCCL
http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050411/BREAKINGNEWS/50411006
Unlike Norwalk, which can be caught or spread anywhere on the ship, Bed Bugs are usually in the bedding, hence their name. It is the responsibility of the cruise line or hotel to provide bed linens that are free of vermin. (Isn't that an understatement!) Itoler may be new, but the story is plausable.