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Shark Sightings Suspend Swimming At Jones, Robert Moses Beaches
Reasons: Shark Sightings Suspend Swimming At Jones, Robert Moses Beaches. Swimming Swimming has been halted at Robert Moses due to shark activity Wednesday, state Department of Parks regional director, George Gorman, said.
Another round of shark sightings on Wednesday led to swimming being suspended at Jones Beach and at Robert Moses State Park.
George Gorman, the Long Island regional director for the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, said swimming remained off-limits as the sharks were near the shore and they would reevaluate on Thursday at both locations.
Sharks were spotted before lifeguards were on duty, Gorman said.
Town of Hempstead beaches allowed people to enjoy the water Wednesday, but only “knee-deep” as a precaution, according to Newsday.
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However, in Long Beach, swimming was permitted, according to Newsday.
