FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Officers have closed a portion of Fort Lauderdale Seaside to swimmers Saturday after an oily substance was found within the water close to Las Olas Boulevard, the city of Fort Lauderdale confirmed in a news release.
Fort Lauderdale Hearth Rescue acquired a 911 name simply earlier than 9 a.m. from a beachgoer who seen the substance on their toes whereas strolling alongside the sand.
As lifeguards started their shifts, additionally they noticed the oily substance within the water.
As a precaution, seashores have been closed to swimmers from lifeguard tower 1 close to Port Everglades to lifeguard tower 10 at Riomar Avenue, metropolis officers confirmed.
Seashores north of that space stay open however are being intently monitored, authorities stated.
Beachgoers are nonetheless welcome to benefit from the day onshore, however officers are urging them to remain out of the water.
Authorities stated the U.S. Coast Guard has been notified and is main the response, because the scenario includes a possible oil spill.
Metropolis officers in Deerfield Seaside have additionally been contacted after reporting an analogous situation on their seashores.
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