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PORT ARANSAS, TX -- Another man is falling victim to flesh-eating bacteria in Texas waters! A simple getaway to the beach for Adrian Ruiz, ends in the guy fighting to keep his leg.

After visiting Port Arkansas, the 42-year-old woke up the following day, with a red rash, fever and chills.

Adrian's wife, Lashelle Ruiz, says, "Once the doctor looked at his foot, he said 'I think this is cellulitis, but I know you have been in the beach water. I'm not trying to alarm you or scare you but there has been flesh-eating bacteria reported... that's been reported in Galveston."

Turns out the doctor was right with his diagnosis.

Lashelle adds, "I'm fearful for him possibly losing his leg, I don't want to think that is going to happen and I have told him that we are going to be positive."

Flesh-eating bacteria is rare, but more common during the summer months. It's transmitted through eating uncooked shellfish or while swimming in the ocean with an "open cut" or wound.

Although doctors found no cuts on Ruiz, he's on a slow road to recovery. and may stay dry on the sand ... for now.