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• Beaches along the Atlantic Ocean in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia were closed to swimmers by authorities after mysterious medical waste started washing up, The New York Times reported.
The trash included syringes and needles, used feminine hygiene products and plastic cigar tips.
"We currently have no idea where it came from and will not be speculating about a source," said the National Park Service office at Assateague Island National Seashore.
They were unsure how long beaches would remain closed.
"We recommend wearing shoes on the beach and avoiding the ocean entirely," warned Joe Theobald, director of Emergency Services in Ocean City, Maryland. [NY Times, 9/17/2024]