Beach Closed After Drowning

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Updated: 3:52 PM Aug 13, 2008 Beach Closed After Drowning Shenandoah County Half Moon Beach in Shenandoah County is closed while state and local law enforcement agencies evaluate it for safety. Posted: 12:14 AM Aug 13, 2008

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Half Moon Beach in Shenandoah County is closed while state and local law enforcement agencies evaluate it for safety. The facility was first closed during the weekend when a six-year-old Culpeper girl drowned.

Saturday's drowning was the second time in less than 30 days that a person has drowned at Half Moon Beach. Sources say the parents of Dakota Hansen have hired an attorney in hopes of getting the beach closed indefinitely.

Investigators began what is called a safety evaluation of the facility Monday. A meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday to make a final determination.

Owners of Half Moon Beach have refused comment on the situation.

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Posted by: Brandi Location: Virginia on Apr 27, 2011 at 04:11 PM

My prayers go out to the parents who lost their child, hoiwever I have frequented Half Moon Beach all my years of growing up. Now I am also a parent who would love to enjoy this pleasant place once again with him, however Parents need to realize that YOU are your childs protector ALWAYS, the parents eyes should have never been taken away from where their child and this could have been prevented, Parents are responsible for their Children, I would hate to loose the opportunity of this beach never opening again.

Posted by: Lisa Location: winchester on Aug 20, 2008 at 09:03 PM

I have visited the beach numerous times with 4 children and as long as you keep a constant eye on your child jsut like in any pool/water or sea I feel the beach is safe, there are life guards but it is your responsibility in the end to watch your child and keep them safe, my thoughts and prayers do go out to the parents,

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