Jersey Shore beach closed due to sinkholes in sand

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A section of Bradley Beach at McCabe Avenue has been closed since Thursday due to several sinkholes in the sand, Mayor Larry Fox said in a newsletter.

“It is fenced off, but please avoid the immediate area,” he said.

One large sinkhole was spotted on Thursday afternoon. The mayor then said in the newsletter Friday morning that there were several sinkholes in the area.

The holes were caused by breaches in an outflow pipe near the beachfront, Fox said.

The borough is working with the Army Corp of Engineers, Department of Environmental Protection, Bradley Beach Office of Emergency Management and Bradley Beach Department of Public Works to battle the issue, the mayor said.

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