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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Iconic California beach closed after 'aggressive' shark was spotted devouring a sea lion
An 'aggressive' shark spotted chowing down on a sea lion forced the closure of a picturesque Southern California beach. A mile-long stretch of Redondo Beach in Los Angeles was closed after the shark was spotted 'exhibiting aggressive behavior' just south of the Redondo Pier. Lifeguards with the Los Angeles County Fire Department said they saw the shark devouring a sea lion just before 5pm on Monday, ocean lifeguard specialist Natalie Mohagen told The Orange County Register. The beach was quickly evacuated, according to a Facebook post from LAFD lifeguards. The beach was then reopened at 7pm, as lifeguards 'continue[d] to monitor the situation.' Lifeguards asked beachgoers to continue to keep an eye out for any shark sightings and report them immediately. The sighting comes after a terrifying incident in San Diego in which a swimmer made a lucky escape from a 'curious' great white shark. The shark, measuring about seven to eight feet in length, was spotted at Torrey Pines State Beach after a swimmer bumped into the beast. Several warning signs were posted at beach access points after the sighting. The warnings remained in place for 24 hours. Though it is not uncommon for the sea creatures to make their way back to the warm California beaches this time of year, it is 'rare' to see them 'bump' into people, Shark Lab director Chris Lowe told NBC San Diego. 'We have lots of sharks, and we have lots of people, usually in close proximity to each other all summer long, and the sharks tend to ignore people,' he explained. Lowe said the shark might have collided with the swimmer because it was startled or possibly just curious.
CBC
6 days ago
- Health
- CBC
Holiday Beach still closed due to E.coli, more warnings issued for other beaches
Social Sharing Holiday Beach remains closed due to high levels of in the water, after new testing by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit on Wednesday. The health unit has also posted new warnings advising people not to swim at Cedar Island Beach and Seacliff Beach. Warnings put in place July 9 at Cedar Beach and Colchester Beach remain in place after the latest round of testing. levels at Holiday Beach were once again 1,000 coliform units per 100 millilitres, according to the health unit's website. Measurements at the other four beaches were: Seacliff - 463 Cedar Island - 382 Cedar - 364 Colchester - 296 Water is considered unsafe for swimming if levels exceed 200 coliform units per 100 milliliters, a spokesperson for the health unit told CBC in an email. Beaches are closed if levels reach 1,000.
BBC News
7 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Two Fife beaches closed to swimmers due to pollution
Two Fife beaches have been closed to swimmers due to high levels of bacteria in the have been urged to stay away from Kinghorn Harbour and Burntisland until further notice, just days after hundreds of people headed to the beaches during a UK-wide heatwave. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) found high levels of "faecal indicator organisms" in the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust has put up signs and warned that exposure to the harmful bacteria could cause illness. Members of the public have been told to avoid bathing, paddling, or playing in the sea or streams running into both beaches. The trust has also urged people to keep pets away from the water and to wash hands and footwear after visiting the area. The guidance states that people should not take anything home from the beaches or consume shellfish collected from the area. Sepa detected high bacterial results during tests at Kinghorn and Burntisland.A spokesperson said: "Our officers are currently investigating the cause of this high result and, if required, we will explore any mitigation measures. "Further water samples will be taken from the bathing water to determine if there is any on-going impact."They added: "Advice against bathing will remain in place until Sepa are satisfied water quality is no longer impacted."Sepa tests Scotland's waters for "faecal indicator organisms" E. coli and intestinal high levels of that bacteria are detected, further tests are carried out to determine the origin of the pollution.
CTV News
16-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Oakfield Park Beach closed due to presence of possible blue-green algae bloom
A popular swimming spot in the Halifax area is closed due to the presence of a possible blue-green algae bloom. The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents to stay out of the water at Oakfield Park Beach, which is closed for recreational use. 'When a blue-green algae bloom or mat is observed, a beach closure is issued and initial testing is done to determine whether it is a toxin-producing algae bloom,' said HRM in a news release Wednesday. 'If it is not a toxin-producing algae bloom, no further testing is required and the beach will be reopened. A public service announcement will be issued once the beach has reopened.' HRM says it will conduct further testing if it is determined to be a toxin-producing blue-green algae bloom. The beach will remain closed until the blooms have disappeared and post-bloom test results show the toxin concentration is within Health Canada guidelines. Staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised municipal beaches from July 1 to Aug. 31. Blue-green algae occur naturally in freshwater environments and may grow when weather conditions are calm and warm. Some types of blue-green algae produce toxins that can pose a risk to people and pets. People who visit the site are urged to take the following precautions: avoid water contact; if contact occurs, towel off vigorously and wash with tap water as soon as possible. don't swim or wade (or allow your children or pets to swim or wade) in any areas where blue-green algae is visible or in areas that have been closed to swimming due to possible blue-green algae keep pets on a leash and do not allow them to consume blue-green algae material avoid consuming water from the lake avoid consuming fish that has come from the lake HRM warns anyone who comes in contact with a blue-green algae bloom, or ingests water containing blue-green algae blooms, should watch for the following symptoms: skin irritation rash sore throat sore red eyes swollen lips fever nausea vomiting and/or diarrhea. Anyone who comes in contact with a blue-green algae bloom and experiences these symptoms should seek medical help. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
NCC investigating possible spill in Lac Leamy
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is investigating a possible spill at Lac Leamy in Gatineau, Que., but a spokesperson was unable to describe the nature of the incident. A boom barrier has been set up in the channel northeast of the Casino du Lac-Leamy, according to an NCC spokesperson. The beach at Lac Leamy is closed for swimming until further notice, and the NCC is recommending against entering the water. The NCC's website says parking at the lake will be free during the closure. The nearby park, pathways and picnic areas remain open.
