Officials warn of potentially toxic algae on major Portland river

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Officials warn of potentially toxic algae on major Portland river

By Courtney Sherwood PORTLAND Ore. (Reuters) - Public health officials in Oregon warned recreational boaters and swimmers who on warm days flock to a river that bisects Portland to stay out of the water on Wednesday after detecting what they suspect is a potentially dangerous toxic algae. Oregon Health Authority officials said they believe the unusual film found at the Willamette River is the result of toxic blue-green algae, which is dangerous to touch, drink or inhale. Filtering the water won't make it safe, and fish from the river could be dangerous to eat. ...

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