Headed to the Gulf Coast? Check for beach advisories about dangerous bacteria first

If you're planning a Gulf Coast vacation this summer, don't forget to check for beach advisories about dangerous Enterococci bacteria before you take a dip.

According to WAFB, health officials are warning people to avoid the water at some beaches in Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi because of the disease- and infection-causing bacteria from fecal matter. Enterococci "can be an indication of fecal pollution," the Florida Department of Health reports.