Waters off Manasquan Beach closed to swimmers after 60 syringes wash ashore

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Sunday, August 23, 2026
Over 60 syringes wash ashore at NJ beach
Over 60 syringes washed ashore in Manasquan.

MANASQUAN, New Jersey (WABC) -- The waters off a beach in New Jersey is closed to swimmers after 60 syringes washed ashore.

Health officials say the water in Manasquan is now off-limits.

The water will be re-evaluated after two high-tide cycles.

The beach, however, remains open.

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