Swimming advisories were issued for five Presque Isle State Park beaches today because of elevated E. coli bacteria accounts.

The advisories went into effect at 10 a.m. for Beaches 1, 6, 7 and 8 and Barracks Beach, according to a news release. The advisories will remain in effect until the bacteria counts return to a level considered safe.

The five beaches are still open to the public for swimming, sunbathing and other activities.

However, users are advised by park officials to take precautions, including avoiding swallowing lake water, washing hands before handling food and avoiding swimming with an open cut or wound.

Call 833-7424 to learn more.

See Wednesday's Erie Times-News and GoErie.com for more coverage.

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5 Presque Isle beaches under swimming advisory