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Oregon Ridge Temporarily Closes Beach, Nature Center
The closures come after a teen drowned in the lake Friday.
The Oregon Ridge beach and pavilion will be closed until further notice, Baltimore County officials reported Friday.
A 13-year-old drowned Friday in a lake at Oregon Ridge, where he was on a trip with his summer camp.
The beach at Oregon Ridge is a former quarry that is filled with spring water and staffed by lifeguards. It is normally open from Memorial Day until Labor Day.
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In addition to the beach and pavilion, the Oregon Ridge Nature Center will be closed for the weekend, according to the report from Baltimore County, which oversees the park.
Those who have rented pavilions will be notified, according to officials, who said if anyone has questions, to contact 410-887-1819.
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Pictured, Oregon Ridge. Photo Credit: Hunt Valley-Cockeysville Patch File Photo
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