Army corps of engineers admits toxic algae released from Lake O

Reporter: Gina Tomlinson
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FILE Photo of toxic algae from summer 2018. Credit: WINK News.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District admits it knew about toxic algae found in Lake Okeechobee releases Friday.

“Our water shouldn’t be polluted,” Lyn Sisti-Sommer said. “The fish shouldn’t be killed, but our basic health should not be in danger.”

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