Mile 253 Report
Neskowin Beach, SW, Proposal Rock, Neskowin Creek
August 7, 2023
It is almost as though you've entered a magical world that has been untouched by the hurriedness of inland.
Report Details
It is almost as though you've entered a magical world that has been untouched by the hurriedness of inland. The past 2 weeks have seen huge changes in numbers of people visiting. So many children playing ~ dogs, families, old and young....a touch of paradise. A lot of beached Dungeness crabs in the last ten days.
Conditions
Temperature: 61 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 7.9 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 17. Number of dogs: 5. Walking or running: 5. Playing in sand: 8. Sitting: 5.
Concerns
Fire
Apparent violations: The garbage bin was almost completely burned - from the inside - but it is out and over.Notable Wildlife
Lots of beached crabs - up and down the coast - not too much smell - but for the last 10 days
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Unusual concentration. Lots of dead crabs
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Animal casings (e.g., crab, shrimp molt), Wood pieces.
Kim Noreen Anderson
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