A dog has collapsed and died due to suspected algae poisoning following reports of possible blue-green algae in Penmaenmawr, Conwy. Natural Resources Wales received reports of the algae in rock pools around Penmaen Park, near Penmaenmawr Sailing Club.
NRW said in a statement: "We’ve received a report of possible blue-green algae in rock pools around Penmaen Park near to Penmaenmawr sail club. Sadly, a dog has collapsed and died due to suspected algae poisoning. If you’re in the area, please keep yourselves and pets away from the water."
According to NRW, blue-green algae naturally occurs in inland waters, estuaries and the sea. Blooms can form when their numbers become excessive.
