Florida’s Department of Health in Lee County just put out a warning about blue-green algae toxins in the Caloosahatchee River-Sebastian Canal. These algae can produce toxins that put both people and pets at risk. Kids, older adults, and anyone with a weakened immune system need to be especially careful; even small amounts can cause trouble.
Here’s what the health department wants you to do:
Stay out of the water when you see an algae bloom. Don’t swim, drink, wade, or use any watercraft in areas where the water looks odd or has that telltale smell…