Algae in Lake Responsible For Animal Death

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Reports last week of a dog suffering from seizures prompted DNR officials to close Lake Kegonsa State Beach south of Madison. Though the beach has since reopened, the state hygiene lab confirmed the culprit was a toxic blue-green sludge — potentially fatal to both animals and humans, if ingested. Catherine Brand reports…

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