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Barrett808 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-21-10 12:19 PM
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Grand Isle closes beaches due to oil on shore
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Source: The Times-Picayune

Government officials in Grand Isle are closing all beaches until further notice, citing the fact that oil from the Gulf of Mexico spill is washing up on the shore.

"They're starting to see dead wildlife," said Jefferson Parish Councilman Chris Roberts.

Roberts said there is more oil offshore, and he's concerned it will continue washing ashore when the high tide comes in this afternoon.


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