A popular dog park in Bay Area city Santa Clara in California, has been closed indefinitely after multiple dogs became sick following visits there in recent weeks, including at least one that died last month.

City officials announced on August 4 that Nuevo Dog Park will be closed until further notice as a "precautionary measure" while tests are carried out.

Newsweek has contacted the City of Santa Clara for comment.

Why It Matters

Multiple dogs have been affected in recent weeks, and the park's closure highlights the urgency of the situation. City officials said in an announcement that shutting down the park was a necessary step to protect other animals while tests are conducted.

What To Know

According to a news release from the City of Santa Clara, several dogs became ill after v

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