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Hurricane Sandy Creating Hazardous Ocean Conditions and Increasing Number of Washback Turtles on St. Johns County Beaches Throughout Weekend
Oct 26th
These extreme storm conditions create wrack line by pushing large amounts of sargassum seaweed onto the beach. Juvenile sea turtles, commonly referred to as washbacks, can become trapped in the seaweed, resulting in exhaustion and a need for medical attention. Beach visitors are asked to refrain from making contact with any washback turtles or attempting to return them to the water. Volunteers, coordinated by St. Johns County, known as the “Washback Watchers” will be conducting surveys throughout the weekend to recover washback sea turtles.
Beach visitors are not encouraged to enter the water during this time. In addition, there is a potential for vehicular access to be restricted intermittently throughout the weekend due to the extreme surf and high tides associated with the storm. St. Johns County staff will continually monitor the storm to ensure public safety remains a top priority. Please visit www.noaa.gov for updated weather and sea condition forecasts related to Hurricane Sandy.
Beach visitors who observe a dangerous situation or a marine animal stranded on the beach are asked to call the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Department at 904.824.8304. For information regarding beach conditions or coastal wildlife, please contact St. Johns County Habitat Conservation at 904.209.0331. For more information regarding hurricane preparedness, evacuation zones, and disaster planning, please visit www.sjcemergencymanagement.org.
Vehicular Access to St. Johns County Beaches Intermittently Restricted Due to Residual Hurricane Sandy Impacts
Due to the strength and proximity of Hurricane Sandy and the approaching full moon high tides, vehicular access to St. Johns County beaches may be restricted through Sunday, October 28. A potential for the flooding of vehicle access ramps and the driving lane could require limited access to ensure visitor safety. The beach is open to pedestrians and can be accessed through the off beach parking lots available throughout St. Johns County. Beach visitors are strongly encouraged to remain out of the water during this significant weather event. For preparedness information and Hurricane Sandy situation reports as they become available, please visit the www.sjcemergencymanagement.org. Please call 904.209.0331 for updated information regarding beach access.
Source: City of St. Augustine
Hydrangea Street Crash
Oct 1st
Investigators found a 2003 Jeep Wrangler had driven through an intersection, glanced off of a parked 2006 Toyota Pickup, and then struck the house. The point of impact was a bedroom, where two residents were sleeping. The residents were identified as Brian Hubbel (36) and Jennifer Lyles (33) who were both taken to Flagler Hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries.
The driver of the Jeep has been identified as Grant Ness (34) of St. Augustine. He was originally transported to Flagler Hospital in critical condition, but has been taken to Shands Trauma Center in Jacksonville for further treatment.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but alcohol and speed are considered factors in the crash. According to investigators, Ness was not wearing a seatbelt.
Source: St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office
SJSO Gunshot Victim
Sep 28th
When deputies arrived they found a male subject with an apparent gun shot wound. St. Johns County Fire Rescue treated the subject at the scene and the victim was flown by air ambulance to an area hospital. The initial information garnered by investigators was the wounds were self inflicted, however, the incident is actively being investigated and a ruling has not been made at this time.
Source: St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office