Algae buildup causes smelly mess on Lake St. Clair, ruins million-dollar view

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Algae has taken over parts of Lake St. Clair, ruining what residents say was once a million-dollar view of the lake in Harrison Township.

Those who are affected want to know who is responsible for the smelly mess.

“If I take a shovel over here and dig into the muck, you will gag,” said Mike Skupin.

The stench is awful, especially during hot days.

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