Algae warning at Pugneys Country Park
The lake near Wakefield was closed last week after sunshine and still weather conditions caused high levels of the algae to form. A canoe and kayak club session planned for Saturday was cancelled due to the “toxic algae growth”.
A warning sign erected by Wakefield Council said: “Green algae can be harmful to humans and animals.
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Hide Ad“We expect this issue to resolve itself naturally, however please keep yourself and animals under your control out of the water.”
Council bosses said dog warning was a precautionary measure and the rest of the park remained open.