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2 More Freshwater Beaches In Rhode Island Closed To Swimming

Dyer Woods Campground Beach in Foster and Larkin's Pond Beach Club in Kingston​ were included in the latest round of closures.

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Two other beaches, both on Kingston's Larkin Pond, remain closed.
Two other beaches, both on Kingston's Larkin Pond, remain closed. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

KINGSTON, RI — Two more freshwater beaches were closed to swimming in Rhode Island due to high bacteria levels. The Rhode Island Department of Health announced the closures Friday afternoon.

Dyer Woods Campground Beach in Foster and Larkin’s Pond Beach Club in Kingston were included in the latest round of closures. Camp Hoffman and Kingston's Camp, both also on Larkin Pond, remain closed at this time.

For the latest beach closure information, call the department's automated line at 401-222-2751.

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