'High tick population' forces delay of Pleasure Beach opening in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (WABC) -- The scheduled Fourth of July opening of Pleasure Beach in Bridgeport, Connecticut has been postponed due to a high tick population.

Mayor Ganim and the Department of Public Facilities announced the beach won't be opened to the public until July 8th.

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Plans are currently in place to conduct four tick repellent applications, beginning Friday to remedy the situation.

The maintenance is slated to continue through the summer season.

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