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Mysterious Tar Balls Found On NJ Beaches Prompts Coast Guard Investigation Mysterious Tar Balls Found On NJ Beaches Prompts Coast Guard Investigation
Mysterious Tar Balls Found On NJ Beaches Prompts Coast Guard Investigation The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the arrival of mysterious tar balls on beaches from Sea Bright south to Asbury Park. Areas affected include Gateway National Park at Sandy Hook and the shoreline at Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach, Long Branch, Deal, Allenhurst and Asbury Park. The Coast Guard received initial reports of tar balls ranging in size from approximately 1-2 inches and smaller near Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park on Tuesday, Nov. 28 and dispatched pollution response personnel to investigate. While the source of the tar balls remained unknown as of Thursday, Nov. 30, the the …

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Beloved 'BooBoo' Bear Dies At Jersey Shore Zoo Beloved 'BooBoo' Bear Dies At Jersey Shore Zoo
Beloved 'BooBoo' Bear Dies At Jersey Shore Zoo Popcorn Park Animal Rescue in Ocean County announced the passing of its black bear BooBoo. She died on July 27. "It is with heavy hearts we inform you all of BooBoo the bear's passing," the zoo announced at Facebook. "At 27 years of age she lived a very fulfilling life, surrounded by all who loved her dearly." "Her passing has left us all heartbroken but we are so honored to have provided her sanctuary for the past 25 years," the zoo said. As she spent her days swimming in the water, munching on peanuts, and snoozing in the sunshine, her story touched countless of lives about the importan…

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by Jon Craig