Beaches closed in Jupiter after some beachgoers had medical problems

JUPITER, FL – Police have closed the beaches of Jupiter Inlet at Carlin Park until further notice and request the population to leave the premises.

According to Jupiter police, the Palm Beach County Fire Department requested closure after beachgoers had health problems.

Jupiter police say the reported medical problems could be caused by wind and algae.

According to the Palm Beach County Fire Department, many people have complained of respiratory and skin irritations along the beaches of northern Palm Beach County.

The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County issued a health advisory on Saturday afternoon for the next 48 hours. Ministry officials say that people with respiratory allergies should avoid contact with the beaches at Carlin Park North on the Palm Beach County line.

The department said that the Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Fish & Wildlife, Palm Beach County, the Environmental Resource Management and other national and local agencies are studying the potential causes of the disease. # 39; irritation. The test results will be available within 48 hours.

The Martin County Board of Trustees also released a notice regarding the Hobe Sound and Bathtub beaches on Saturday afternoon.

Martin County officials say beach lovers report respiratory problems compatible with the red tide, which may be present. Although Martin's beaches remain open to swimmers, they advise residents with respiratory problems to avoid the beaches of Hobe Sound and Bathtub for the time being.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to call the Maritn County Beach Hotline at 772-320-3112 for updates.

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