Crime & Safety

Swimming Beach Closed Tuesday At A. Paul King County Park

The county said a lifeguard shortage is due in part to some guards going back to college.

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Due to a lifeguard shortage, the county says the swimming beach at A. Paul King County Park is closed Tuesday.

Ocean County Parks and Recreation announced the closure Monday night.

The county said the shortage is due in part to some lifeguards going back to college.

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