CreaturesMysterious ‘mutant blobs’ spotted in America’s waterways spark fears of parasitic outbreaks Posted on September 2, 2025 by Administrator A wave of floating blobs has appeared throughout US waterways, leaving some swimmers and boaters fearful that these could be giant marine parasites. The gelatinous objects have been called ‘cursed gummy bears,’ ‘mutant brains,’ and even ‘sci-fi nightmares,’ as more and more people come across them in freshwater ponds, lakes, and rivers this summer. Despite growing to the size of a human brain, wildlife officials have said there’s absolutely no cause for alarm.