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Dangers on the Oregon Trail

River crossings are dangerous to people who have wagon wheels. The water is deep and rocky when you cross them. Animals can accidentally kill their human owners. The wagons can tip over in the water. A two mile river crossing can feel like two hrs.

Rattlesnakes can bite and put venom into their victims. People can also be ran over by wagon wheels and be crushed. People can be attacked by firearms.

Common cold will cause people to feel sick. Measles can cause high fever. Cholera can cause the digestive system to slow down.