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Blue-green algae bloom present in Denver's Duck Lake

Blue-green algae bloom present in Denver's Duck Lake
Blue-green algae bloom present in Denver's Duck Lake 00:26

The city of Denver reports a blue-green algae bloom at Duck Lake in City Park. Blue-green algae is typical in many area lakes and bodies of water this time of year.

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City officials say they are working on getting the bloom under control, and Duck Lake is the only spot where blue-green algae is present.

The blooms can cause illness in people or pets.

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