The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has confirmed that red tide continues to be present in Franklin and Gulf County waters.
On Friday the FWC released its most recent testing information – water samples were taken on October 11th, 12th and 13th.
The highest concentrations of red tide in Franklin County were found at Goose Island, east of St. George Sound.
Red tide was found in low concentrations at the Bob Sikes Cut, at the old St. George Island bridge causeway, at Goose Island Southwest of the St. George Sound, and at Marsh Island southwest of St. George Sound.
In Gulf County, red tide was found in low concentrations in Eastern Indian Lagoon and in very low concentrations at Eagle Harbor and Parker Avenue.
It was found in background concentrations at Pig Island and mid St. Joe Bay.
Red tide was not found in Wakulla County.
Red Tide is an organism known a Karenia Brevis that in large enough concentrations releases a neurotoxin that can kill fish and even affect people.
Red tide generally causes skin irritation and irritation in the lungs and throats in humans.
People should take precautions, especially when walking along the beach.
People with breathing conditions or asthma should stay off the beach, and everyone should stay away from dead fish that are washing on the shore.
Also don't harvest or eat shellfish or any distressed fish.
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