Poop Found At 2 Tampa Beaches And Get Swim Advisories
There’s poop in the water! You need to skip these two Tampa beaches right now because there’s a fecal bacterium that’s been found in the water! Health officials in the Tampa Bay area are saying you need to not go swim in two Hillsborough County beaches because of the amount of poop that’s been discovered in the water.
Two Tampa Bay Beaches That Have Swim Advisories:
- Bahia Beach located at 611 Bahia Del Sol Dr, Ruskin, FL 33570
- Davis Islands Beach located at 1002 Severn Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
According to the Tampa Bay Times, the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough said, “At this time, there is a potential health risk to the bathing public, and swimming is not recommended.” The department commonly conduct tests for bacteria to make sure it’s safe for the public. The beach areas are commonly visited by families and pets to enjoy. If there’s a high level of fecal bacteria found there could be an increased risk of human disease, infections, or rashes. The bacteria level is so high they’re classifying it as fecal pollution. This could be a big issue because it may come from pets or even human sewage. Yuck! So it’s important you stay out of these two Hillsborough County beaches this weekend until they’re tested again and everything is found safe.
What also makes Florida beaches unsafe:
Normally, Florida beaches are ranked by how beautiful they are but they can also be extremely dangerous. A new list shows the deadliest beaches according to drownings in the U.S. and it’s shocking! On the list includes shark attacks and the number of hurricanes that happen in the area. National Weather Service statistics show that Panama City, has had seven rip current-related deaths in the past month. Panama has also had more surf zone fatalities than any other beach in the U.S. and that’s just for 2023. Even with a double red flag, heavy rip currents led to three more drownings and dozens of rescues. So, watch out when swimming in Panama City because they have one of the deadliest beaches in America.
