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East Atlantic Beach closed after hypodermic needles wash up along shore

<p>East Atlantic Beach is closed until further notice after police say hypodermic needles washed up along the shore between Ohio Avenue and Clayton Avenue.</p>

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Aug 18, 2018, 10:09 AM

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