Oxford boaters were warned after a lock in the city was suddenly closed.
Iffley Lock was shut on Wednesday morning following a hydraulic leak which meant that emergency contractors had to be called.
Environment Agency operations manager Maria Herlihy warned boaters of the issue on Wednesday morning.
“Boaters update: Iffley lock is currently closed to navigation due to a hydraulic leak and contractors have been called,” she said in a public warning.
“Apologies for any inconvenience caused, we will keep you updated.”
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Ms Herlihy then updated later that the lock had reopened in the afternoon: "Boaters update: Iffley lock now open for navigation apologises for any inconvenience caused."
This incident follows news that the Environment Agency is working with Witney Town Council to solve a major algae problem in the town.
The Witney Lake has turned green in colour, posing a risk to people and pets with the public warned not to come into contact with the water.
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