Brits warned to stay out of the water after bacteria found at popular beaches
Visitors of a UK beach have been issued an urgent warning to stay out of the water after bacteria was found.
Anyone visiting Rhos-on-Sea and Colwyn Bay in Wales have been urged to stay on dry land after routine testing by Natural Resources Wales. Signs were erected on the promenade at Colwyn Bay and in Rhos-on-Sea saying there was "increased risk that water quality may be affected by pollution".
In a statement, Conwy CBC told North Wales Live: "We were notified about levels of bacteria in bathing water at North Shore and Cayley Promenade by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) who carry out regular water quality testing. Notices advising against swimming or paddling in the sea were put out on Saturday. NRW are keeping us updated with results on test samples."
The specific cause of the bacteria is not known and it is unclear now long the advice will remain in place, however councillor Hannah Fleet referenced exceptional rainfall which has hit the area in recent weeks.
Signs were erected on the promenade at Colwyn Bay and in Rhos-on-Sea saying there was "increased risk that water quality may be affected by pollution" (Azz Lennox)The councillor, who represents Llandrillo-yn-Rhos/Rhos-on-Sea said: "I understand there has been quite exceptional rainfall which is a rare occurrence. I am glad that Conwy Council are doing their best to protect the local residents and tourists." She added: "We are fortunate we do have a not-for-profit water industry in Wales unlike in England which was a political decision."
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This warning comes just days after the coastguard urged UK beachgoers to remain vigilant after a tourist was stung by a venomous weever fish in Anglesey, north Wales. The sting of the tiny toxic fish can be "as bad as childbirth," experts stressed on Wednesday.
"They (weever fish) spend most of their time lying in the sand with their stinging spines raised waiting for flat fish. So the majority of stings come from people standing on them barefoot. Our best advice is to wear some type of sea shoes or even old trainers," a spokesman for Moelfre Coastguard told North Wales Live.
"Treatment for stings is hot water immersion at the highest temperature that is safe to do so - and keep topping up with hot water. Pain should start to ease but painkillers are advised."
The beachgoer, who was stung last week in Anglesey, said: "It started at 3am like I’m having a start of a panic attack. My heart rate was all over the place. Funny enough, (it’s) not sore now (but) my heart’s racing, there’s ringing in my ears and I feel dizzy sick."
In extreme cases, victims are advised to dial 999. Otherwise, hot water is the recommended treatment – this will destroy the protein-based venom. Spines can be removed using tweezers – or a bank card to push them out.
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