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Algae spreads to Caloosahatchee River, canals in SWFL

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Photo via WINK News Drone

Residents and visitors are expressing their concerns with the green algae moving throughout parts of Southwest Florida.

“Oh my God,” said Miami resident Nirza Velez. If I really see it, I won’t get in the water.”

Drone video shows aerial views of the algae Tuesday in the Caloosahatchee River near North Fort Myers:

WINK News reporter Taylor Bisacky scoured Southwest Florida find algae in several areas. Watch the full segment above.