Jointly, the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad and Volunteer Fire Co. issued a public service announcement this week to warn beach walkers about some unstable sand along the lighthouse/jetty walkway in Barnegat Lighthouse State Park.

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“The sand is collapsing,” the first aid squad reported online. “Use extreme caution while walking or simply avoid the area all together. The holes may not look intimidating, but they’re as deep as six feet.
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