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New Jersey beach reopens after more than 60 syringes wash ashore

Health officials closed the beach after more than 60 syringes washed ashore; it reopened Sunday following cleanup. Recent heavy rain likely caused sewer overflows that carried debris onto the beach.

Published Aug 24, 2026, 7:12 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A New Jersey beach re-opened to swimmers Sunday after it was closed by health officials due to due to more than 60 syringes washing ashore, NJ.com reports officials said