During summertime, many dog owners enjoy taking their pets on outdoor adventures. Whether it’s a forest walk or a swim in the lake, it’s all fun and games, right?
Yunue Moor and her family had a similar idea on Mother’s Day, but sadly, their outing turned into a tragic event. Now, she is sharing her story to alert others.
While hiking at Anderson Lake natural area, Yunue Moor believed the trails were safe. This account is according to Animal Rescue.
Unfortunately, in certain areas, the ground was marshy, and Yunue’s dog Clue decided to jump into the marsh.
Clue ran around the marsh but suddenly fell in. Despite Yunue’s quick action to rescue her dog, the harm had been done, even though it was just a minute.
In that brief moment, Clue ingested a significant amount of water containing toxic blue-green algae, unbeknownst to anyone.
After becoming ill, Clue was rushed to a veterinarian by the family, but it was too late. Sadly, Clue was severely poisoned and passed away within two hours.
Furthermore, swimming or fishing in the water was prohibited, but there was no warning about the dangers posed to animals by the water.
Subsequently, several other dogs also perished after coming into contact with the water. The lake was later emptied upon the discovery of a neurotoxin called “anatoxin-a” in the water.
“Full of joy”
Yunue took to Facebook to recount Clue’s story and caution others about the perils of marshy areas and unfamiliar bodies of water. It’s hard to predict what dangers may lurk within.
“I hope that nobody else goes through the same agony I’m feeling today. Ensure that your pets play in clean, still water and avoid places with algae, especially during peak algae bloom periods,” she emphasized in her post.
“Clue was a dog brimming with happiness and affection. She will be dearly missed,” Yunue expressed in her heartfelt message.
Rest in peace, dear Clue.
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