Swimming restricted on a Presque Isle beach due to elevated E. coli count

 12-year-old Indiana girl nearly lost her leg after contracting a flesh-eating disease, likely while swimming at a Florida beach.

ERIE, Pa. — Swimming has been restricted on one of the beaches at Presque Isle State Park, according to the Erie County Department of Health.

Beach 8 is restricted due to evelvated E. coli bacteria counts.

A restriction means swimming is not permitted until water quality testing confirms that E. coli levels are within acceptable limits, according to the Erie County Health Department.

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The beach will remain open for recreational activities.