Advisories issued for Ore. lakes with algae blooms

Advisories issued for Ore. lakes with algae blooms

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Story Published: Jul 11, 2008 at 11:39 AM PDT

By Associated Press

MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) -- Health advisories have been issued for three Oregon lakes where blue-green algae has bloomed.

They are Lemolo Lake in eastern Douglas County, Willow Creek Reservoir near Heppner and Hills Creek Reservoir near Eugene.

The algae strain is a form of bacteria that releases neurotoxins that can cause everything from a skin rash and dizziness to rapid death.

It is most threatening to children and pets, and it congregates most in shallow, stagnant coves and along shorelines.

Visitors to any of the lakes are being told to avoid water contact and practice catch-and-release fishing until the advisories are lifted.

Copyright 2008 The Associated Press.

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