Two Rivers' Neshotah Beach closed for elevated E. coli levels

USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

TWO RIVERS – Neshotah Beach in Two Rivers was closed Tuesday because of elevated levels of E. coli, the Two Rivers Parks and Recreation Department reported on its Facebook page.

No further details were immediately available Tuesday evening. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website, E. coli "are bacteria found in the environment, foods and intestines of people and animals." The site added "most strains are harmless, while others can make people sick" and "some kinds of E. coli can cause diarrhea, while others cause urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia, and other illnesses."