The Lower Colorado River Authority is reminding pet owners to keep their furry friends out of Lake Travis near Point Venture after receiving a report Friday that a dog died after swimming in the area on July 4.
Biologists have taken samples of water and algae in the area, but test results won't be available for several days, LCRA officials said. The river authority urges that pets be kept away from any algae in the Highland Lakes, including Lake Travis.
Most algae are harmless, LCRA officials said, but some species — notably cyanobacteria or blue-green algae — can produce toxins that can be dangerous to animals and people.
