Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stirred up social media and serious health concerns this weekend after posting photos of himself swimming in Rock Creek Park—an activity that’s explicitly banned due to dangerous levels of bacteria in the water. With his jeans still on and a grin on his face, Kennedy dove into one of D.C.’s most iconic streams, captioning the moment with a celebration of nature. Even inviting his grandchildren to join in. But his dip into the creek caused a wave of backlash from public health officials and environmental advocates, who quickly pointed out that swimming in Rock Creek is not only discouraged, it’s illegal. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/health/health-secretary-rfk-jr-swims-in-polluted-rock-creek-park-mothers-day/65-d35e70ed-fdae-48f8-841d-0cb6036bdd87