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Lifeguards Back at Assateague Beaches | Dover News
Lifeguards are back on Assateague Island beaches—thanks to a last-minute push by Worcester County officials who stepped in to fill the gap after federal budget woes left the shores unguarded. Without lifeguards, local volunteer fire crews like Berlin’s were overwhelmed with beach emergencies, forcing them to scramble and retrain. Now, with lifeguards patrolling from 10 AM to 5 PM Wednesday through Sunday, visitors and emergency responders alike can breathe easy—because safety on the sand depends on consistent funding and staffing, and when it falters, the whole system feels the strain. Listen…
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