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Stay Out of the Water, Long Beach!
Hold off on that chilly holiday dip in the ocean. The week's storm runoff has increased bacteria levels at LA Beaches.
LONG BEACH, CA -- Another rain storm. Another beach swimming warning.
Los Angeles County health officials Thursday again warned people to avoid swimming or surfing near storm drains, creeks and rivers, all of which carry rain runoff into the ocean and generally carry debris and bacteria with it.
The warning will be in effect until at least 7 a.m. Sunday, but it could be extended if rain continues to fall.
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"Discharging storm drains, creeks and rivers only comprise a small portion of the beach, therefore, anybody who wants to go to the beach will still be able to enjoy their outing," according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
City News Service; Photo: Tony Webster via Wikimedia Commons
