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ALERT: Dewey Beach closed to swimmers
Syringe washed ashore, town officials said
September 15, 2024
The ocean has temporarily been closed to swimmers in Dewey Beach after town officials discovered a syringe had washed ashore.
Town Manager Bill Zolper said town and police officials made the decision to prohibit swimming in the ocean about 4 p.m., Sept. 15. The closure is in effect until further notice, Zolper said, noting people are still permitted to walk on the beach. The origin of the medical waste is unknown, Zolper said.
