Algae -- New Zealand
River warning after dog deaths
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The Otago Regional Council (ORC) says the toxic algae which caused the death of 2 dogs in the Cardrona River this week can be toxic to people and is warning people to stay away from the river.
Cyanobacteria algae mats were discovered by ORC surveyors in the Cardrona River near the Larches Bridge on Monday, following the death of a dog from toxic algae poisoning in the area on Saturday.
On Monday another dog died from suspected toxic algae poisoning
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://bit.ly/1QTZk6D
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