Residents were urged to stay out of the water until further notice as a particularly high presence of harmful algal blooms were detected in both Lake Elsinore and Big Bear Lake.
A harmful algal bloom has prompted a warning for a pair of popular summer destination for Southland residents.
Those harmful algal blooms, caused by cyanobacteria, were identified by lab results and visual observations at Lake Elsinore. They can often produce potent toxins and are dangerous to both humans and pets. Those affected can experience skin inflammation, gastrointestinal distress, headaches, agitation, weakness and/or abnormal breathing if water is swallowed.No swimming
Fish caught in the lakes must be thoroughly cleaned. Guts must be thrown away and fillets cleaned by tap water or boiled water before cooking. Children and pets are especially susceptible to exposure to the harmful algal blooms because of their smaller body size.
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