Couchiching Beach and Moose Beach swimming advisory issued

Swimming advisories have been issued for Couchiching Beach and Moose Beach by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit due to a higher-than-normal bacteria count. For more information, visit smdhu.org/beaches.

• An advisory is a warning to swimmers, but it is not a beach closure.
• Lifeguards are off duty during a swim advisory and swimmers are cautioned to swim at their own risk.   
• Warning signs are posted indicating there may be an increased risk of developing minor irritations and infections. 
• Bacteria counts can be affected by many different factors with the most common being rain, wind and water fowl. For more information, visit simcoemuskokahealth.org.
• If you choose to swim during a swimming advisory, avoid dunking your head or swallowing the water.