A stretch of South Florida beaches has been shut down until at least Monday after cities along the coast indicated a “possible red tide.”
The problems began Saturday when swimmers in the Jupiter area complained of breathing problems and eye irritation. The health concern expanded into Martin County. The town of Palm Beach closed its beaches, and on Sunday, so did Lantana to the south.
The water in northern and central Palm Beach County is being tested for red tide, but there has not been confirmation of the presence of the toxic algae proliferation on Sunday. But cities along the stretch were taking no chances as state and local environmental agencies were conducting tests Sunday and into Monday.
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