He has been left with 'potentially lifelong scars'
Logan told the BBC:"It's been terrible to be honest."He continued:"But I'm lucky, I'm 21 years old and it's only my ankle.
"If a little kid falls in there, gets it on their face or something, that's going to cause them life-changing injuries so I'm lucky but someone else may not be. "If I had seen some signs I wouldn't have gone down into the bush. I've only gone in to get the ball for my brother but if I was made aware what it was and what it could do to you, I definitely wouldn't have gone in there."Giant Hogweed, also known by its Latin name Heracleum Mantegazzianum, originated in Southern Russia and Georgia.
The plant is part of the Apiaceae family, which includes well-known vegetables and herbs like parsley, carrot, parsnip and coriander.was introduced to Britain and Europe in the 19th century, from the Caucasus Mountains. The earliest documented reference to the plant has been traced back to the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Seed List of 1817, where seeds of the plant were listed.It’s that time of year when Giant Hogweed is in full bloom in the woods. The sap is dangerous to humans & dogs and may cause painful skin irritation and blistering. Pls be careful...it looks like very large Cows Parsley...
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