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Disgusting warning issued for major California beaches during spring break

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Disgusting warning issued for major California beaches during spring break

Several popular beaches along Los Angeles County are currently under health advisories due to unsafe bacteria levels in the water.

Officials are urging the public to stay out of the ocean in affected areas, including Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Venice and Marina del Rey.

In Marina del Rey, the swim zone at Mother’s Beach has been fully flagged, with visitors advised to avoid any contact with the water.

A panoramic view of Venice Beach, Los Angeles, with people on the sandy shore and in the water, palm trees, and buildings lining the beachfront.

Officials are urging the public to stay out of the ocean in affected areas, including Venice Beach. Apu Gomes

Two men swimming in the ocean near a warning sign about high bacteria levels in the water.

A warning sign for people to avoid the water due to bacteria levels at Mother’s Beach, Marina del Rey. AFP via Getty Images

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A man throwing a ball with two children on a sandy beach at Marina del Rey.

Activities such as swimming, surfing and wading are strongly discouraged for now at some LA County beaches. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

Testing conducted by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health found bacteria levels above state safety limits in multiple locations.

As a result, activities such as swimming, surfing and wading are strongly discouraged for now, the Santa Monica Mirror reported.

Specific warning zones include areas near the Santa Monica Pier and the Pico-Kenter storm drain, where contamination stretches roughly 100 yards in both directions.

A man throwing a ball with two children on a sandy beach at Marina del Rey.

People at Mother’s Beach are warned to avoid the water due to high bacteria levels. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

A yellow warning sign in English and Spanish advises to avoid water contact activities due to high bacteria levels at Mother's Beach in Marina del Rey, CA.

A warning sign at Marina del Rey due to high bacteria levels. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

In Pacific Palisades, impacted spots include sections of Will Rogers State Beach near storm drains and creek outlets, particularly around Towers 5 and 18.

In Venice Beach, elevated bacteria levels have also been detected near the Topsail Street extension, affecting nearby shoreline waters.

Health officials say these advisories are often triggered by runoff, sewage spills, or other pollutants that can raise bacteria levels and increase the risk of illness.

The warnings will stay in place until follow-up tests confirm the water is safe again.


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