Mysterious Tar Balls Shut Down Florida Beaches As Coast Guard Launches Investigation
Mysterious tar balls washed up on several Florida beaches, forcing closures and triggering an investigation by the U.S. Coast Guard. Fort Lauderdale’s shoreline was among the most impacted, after the strange oil slicks shut down swimming.
Tar balls on South Florida beaches have dissipated on their own, Coast Guard says
After aerial flights and physical searches, the Coast Guard says the little blobs of oil are no longer floating ashore.
Coast Guard investigating reports of tar balls washed up on Florida beaches
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating after tar balls were seen washed up on southeast Florida beaches. The substances were reported in the Palm Beach, Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach areas on Saturday, Petty Officer Diana Sherbs told USA TODAY in an emailed statement.
Popular Tourist Destination Closes Beaches After ‘Tar Balls’ Appear on Shore
Several beaches in Florida spanning from the Everglades to Palm Beach have been temporarily closed due to “mysterious tar balls” which have washed up along the shore, WSV7 reported.
Fort Lauderdale beaches open for swimming after tar balls washed ashore Saturday; Coast Guard investigation ongoing
Most of Fort Lauderdale’s beach was shut down to swimmers during a busy beach day Saturday due to oil washing ashore.
Several beaches in Broward County closed after tar balls reportedly wash ashore
Several beaches across Broward County were closed on Saturday after reports of tar bar washed on shore, officials said.
Coast Guard investigates tar on South Florida beaches
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Tribune News Service) — South Floridians enjoying a pleasant Saturday at the beach found themselves stepping in dark, greasy balls of oil, possibly because of a spill offshore, officials say. The Coast Guard is now investigating the source.
Tar balls wash ashore along South Florida beaches, source unknown
LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA - Oily tar balls have been washing up along South Florida beaches, stretching from Fort Lauderdale to Lake Worth Beach in Palm Beach County, raising environmental concerns and frustrating beachgoers.
Tar balls wash up on Palm Beach shores, beachgoers face sticky situation
It was beautiful weather for the beach this weekend, but beachgoers found themselves in a sticky situation. The US Coast Guard reported tar balls washing up on
Some Florida beachgoers say black tar balls creating sticky mess on the coast
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the source of a sticky black substance washing up on some Florida beaches.
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