A popular Nova Scotia beach has been closed to swimming because of a decomposing seal carcass along the coastline.
People are asked to stay out of the water at Ingonish Beach on Cape Breton.
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Cape Breton Highlands National Park posted the closure on its Facebook page, saying that there were water quality concerns at the beach.
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The post goes on to say that the area will remain closed until the carcass is removed and the water quality improves.
Meanwhile, the day use area remains open.