The warnings were issued Aug. 14 and Aug. 15



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Aug. 23, 2024

*KITSAP COUNTY, WA*

Cyanobacteria warning lifted for Mission, Panther lakes

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The Kitsap Public Health District has lifted cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) warnings for Mission Lake and Panther Lake. The warnings were issued Aug. 14 [ [link removed] ] (Mission Lake) and Aug. 15 [ [link removed] ] (Panther Lake).

People who visit the lakes are encouraged to look for cyanobacteria blooms and contact [ [link removed] ] the Kitsap Public Health District at 360-728-2235 when blooms are observed, or if they notice any of the following conditions: 


* Large numbers of dead fish in the lake.
* Sudden or unexplained sickness or death of a pet cat or dog. 
* If someone has entered the water and experiences skin rash, dizziness or weakness, respiratory allergy, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or vomiting. 

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