Urgent warning over ‘toxic' water at UK beauty spot after dog mysteriously dies with owners urged to ‘keep eyes peeled'

The Sun

16 hours ago

DOG warners have been urged to keep their eyes peeled after a pooch died at a popular tourist spot.
The pet showed symptoms of toxic exposure when it visited the much loved walking route before it passed away.
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The Broadwater is a beautiful saltwater lagoon just two miles from Tywyn, Wales, which is a hotspot for tourists and hikers.
Formed when the Dysynni estuary stiled up in the 19th century, it is a Site of Special Interest and is surrounded by verdant grassland and sweeping salt marshes.
However, holidaymakers and pet owners are now being urged to stay away after the death of a dog was linked to the site.
According to Williams Veterinary Surgeons, located in Tywyn, the dog passed away on August 15, after visiting The Broadwater.
Although blood testing wasn't possible, the pet's symptoms matched those of toxic exposure.
A spokesperson for Williams Veterinary Surgeons said: 'At this time of year we typically see a lot of summer bugs at Broadwater because it is a popular area for walking dogs.
'On this occasion, it was much more serious and out of the ordinary.
'The dog's owners were keen that we make people aware of the need to keep their eyes peeled when in walking dogs in this area.'
Locals flocked to social media to pay tribute to the dog, though some claimed that this isn't the first time that a dog has died after visiting The Broadwater.
One dog owner said: 'This makes me so sad.
'It's not the first time this has happened either.
'I lost my girl within the space of 24 hours from something she picked up there.
'My dad's dog was extremely (like, very very scarily) unwell at the same time – they both walked together daily. Only place they could have picked anything up was down there.'
Another pet owner also claimed that they had lost a pet after visiting the Broadwater.
The social media user said: 'This is not the first time a dog has died from being on that land.
'I have tried for years to understand why dogs get ill or die from being down at the Broadwaters.
'I nearly lost my dog a few years ago after he drank from a puddle down there.'
Williams Vets is now asking dog walkers to avoid the area.
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If dog owners visit the Broadwater, Williams Vets has urged them to report anything that seems suspicious.
Tywyn Town Council and Cyngor Gwynedd (Gwynedd Council) has been contacted for comment by The Sun.
The news comes after dangerous toxic blobs washed up on the shores of Anglesey.
The congealed chunks of palm oil were described as looking like 'earwax' and can absorb chemicals and sewage.
If eaten by a dog, they can cause serious infections leading to diarrhoea and pancreatitis.
HM Coastguard has warned dog owners to keep an eye out for any suspicious pebbles, which have a waxy quality or give off a strong smell.
If your dog eats one, it is important to take them to a vet.