'Killer' algae alert in Ellesmere meres prompts 'keep out of the water' warning
A dangerous algae outbreak is affecting two bodies of water in Shropshire and people have been advised to keep out of the water.
Shropshire Council officers have warned that the algae is affecting both The Mere and Colemere in Ellesmere, and can kill pets and livestock and cause illness in humans.
A spokesman for Shropshire Council said: "Algae is affecting both The Mere and Colemere
"It can kill pets and livestock and cause illness in humans
"Please stay safe and keep out of the water."
