Mile 245 Report
Roads End Beach, Wayside, Logan Creek
September 30, 2022
Two dead sea lions, Marine Mammal report submitted.
Report Details
Two dead sea lions, Marine Mammal report submitted. Dangerous caves dug into sandstone cliff at Roads End State Park. One cave was about 3 ft deep and 10 ft wide and could accomodate several children. Only one warning sign at south end of cliff. Sent email, with photos, to Park Ranger Ryan Parker asking what's being done to fix the problem with a "cc" to North Lincoln Fire and Rescue.
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Sunny. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 3.5 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 30. Number of dogs: 12. Walking or running: 18. Playing in sand: 2. Sitting: 8. Other Activities: 2 riding bikes.
Concerns
Apparent violations: dangerous caves dug into sandstone cliff at Roads End State Park.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 24.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 2. 2 murres
Stranded Marine Mammals
Total stranded mammals: 2. 2 dead sea lions, one just north of Roads End State Park and the other just south of the 72nd St beach access
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt). feathers, upwelling deposits
Man-made Modifications
dangerous caves dug into sandstone cliff at Roads End State Park
Actions & Comments
In regards to the dangerous caves dug into the sandstone cliff at Roads End State Park, I notified Park Ranger Ryan Parker, via email, with a "cc" to North Lincoln Fire and Rescue.
Report Images
TerryH
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