Steer Clear of the Ocean for 3 Days, Officials Warn

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Steer Clear of the Ocean for 3 Days, Officials WarnSteer Clear of the Ocean for 3 Days, Officials WarnThis week's deadly storms have polluted the ocean with disease-carrying runoff.
 Published  Jan 10, 2018 Backpacker Contributors
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Steve HardyOfficials warned Californians to stay out of the ocean for at least three days following this week’s deadly storms in Santa Barbara County. Heavy rains have washed high levels of disease-carrying organisms into the water. 
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