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Safety Recommendations for Beach

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Strasburg, Va.
Posted: 2:21 PM Aug 20, 2008
Last Updated: 5:05 PM Aug 20, 2008

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The Strasburg Police Department has released some safety recommendations for Half Moon Beach after two people drowned there within a two weeks.

Some of the suggestions are:

- There need to be three or four lifeguards on duty at all times, not just one.

- The lifeguard stations need to be positioned so they allow for clear visibility of the entire swimming area.

- Lifeguards and supervising staff need to communicate by two-way radio, not by cell phone.

The beach is closed for the rest of the season. There had been no word from the owners on future plans.

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Posted by: Love the beach Location: Harrisonburg on Aug 20, 2008 at 09:09 PM
I personally know the owners of the beach. They are great people and take pride in their businesses. I hope they can stay strong and re-open next year.

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