King County says four beaches are closed due to high levels of bacteria, which means there are feces in the water, usually from people, pets or wildlife on land.
The bacteria can cause such problems as rashes, diarrhea, nausea, stomach aches, headaches or fever. It is also possible to get an infection in the eyes, ears, nose, throat or skin.
Children and elderly people, along with people who have weakened immune systems, have a higher risk of getting sick. The four beaches closed due to high levels of bacteria are at Gene Coulon Memorial Park in Renton, Matthews Beach Park in Seattle, Meydenbauer Bay Park in Bellevue and Newcastle Beach Park in Bellevue.
The parks are still open, but their beaches are closed for swimming. That also includes dogs, which often drink more lake water than most people, so they are more likely to get sick, according to
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