Mile 208 Report
Ona Beach, south of Beaver Creek
October 15, 2015
Major storm October 10th(2015)deposited tons of sand covering existing rocks.
Report Details
Major storm October 10th(2015)deposited tons of sand covering existing rocks. High winds moved much of the existing driftwood out to sea or up high against the cliffs.
Conditions
Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 3.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 6. Number of dogs: 4. Walking or running: 4. Other Activities: 2 on bikes.
Vehicles
Cars/trucks parking: 3.
Beached Birds
Total dead birds: 3. None noted
Driftline Content
Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt).
Natural Changes
Visible retreat of solid bluff.
Actions & Comments
Other than noting conditions, no
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