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Burlington beaches shut down due to toxic bacteria in Lake Champlain
Toxic bacteria was discovered in Lake Champlain, prompting all Burlington, Vermont, beaches to be shut down until further notice, the city’s parks department on Sunday. Cyanobacteria caused the city-wide beach closure, according to NBC affiliate WPTZ. The bacteria is known to cause severe stomach problems, liver damage and dizziness in both people and animals. Officials will continue monitoring public...
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2 Vermont Brothers Dead After Falling Through Ice on Lake Champlain
Vermont State Police identified the victims on Sunday as brothers, 71-year-old John Fleury, of Williamstown, and 88-year-old Wayne Fleury, of East Montpelier.