California officials urge caution after harmful algae bloom found in lake
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California health officials are warning residents and visitors to act with caution after harmful algae was found in Madera County's Hensley Lake.
"Harmful algal blooms (HABs or blue-green algae) are an annual event in the Central Valley.," the department said in a post on its website. "HABs can create toxins that are harmful to people and animals. Madera County lakes, such as Hensley & Eastman are monitored by the California Waterboard for HABs, but this is not true for all bodies of water within the county (depends on size, ownership & jurisdiction)." Those who frequent these lakes are instructed to follow warning signs, which are now placed around Hensley Lake, according to KFSN.More Related News