Sinkholes on seawall: storm damages Long Beach

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Sunny morning inspection following April 17, 2018 spring storm. DPW crews were racing to assess before the next incoming high tide. Gloucester-Rockport, Mass. Long Beach seawall and stairs were hit hard yesterday including a collapse. “I’ve never seen an aerial bend in the middle before.” 

Sink hole at silver spray Morning low tide at Long Beach Gloucester Rockport Mass_ reveals damage from yesterday's spring storm _©c ryan april 17 2018 _ 072904 (5)

“Uneven surface- Pass at your own risk”

Morning low tide at Long Beach Gloucester Rockport Mass_ reveals damage from yesterday's spring storm _©c ryan april 17 2018 _ 072904 (9)

detritus new stairs at Gloucester MA Long Beach entrance- Morning low tide reveals damage from yesterday's spring storm _©c ryan april 17 2018 _ 072904 (2)

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April 17, 2018

 

vs April 16, 2018

TIDE SURGES TO STREET LONG BEACH Spring storm more high tides wind flooding Apri 16 2018 Gloucester MA ©c ryan 123203 (1)

and April 8, 2018

APRIL 8 2018 before april 16 deluge ©c ryan Long Beach Gloucester Mass_153223.jpg

April 3, 2017

April 3 2018 repairing Long Beach seawall promenade Gloucester Mass entrance _082946.jpg

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