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Photo of blue green algae in Kansas courtesy of the KDHE
(KLZA)-- If you are planning for some fun on and in the water for the July 4th holiday, be aware of the latest warnings for lakes in Southeast Nebraska about toxic blue-green algae problems.
Area lakes included in the alert include Iron Horse Trail Lake near DuBois in Pawnee County and Rockford State Recreational Area east of Beatrice.
There is to be no swimming or other forms of body contact in these bodies of water. In addition, the water should not be ingested and you also need to keep pets away from these waters.
Boating and fishing are still permitted along with use of other parts of the recreation areas.
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