Eastern End of Dune Road In Hampton Bays Takes Another Beating - 27 East

Eastern End of Dune Road In Hampton Bays Takes Another Beating

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A 30-foot section of dune along Dune Road in Hampton Bays has once again been repaired after rough seas from a coastal storm, coupled with the high tide, washed it away on Sunday.

A 30-foot section of dune along Dune Road in Hampton Bays has once again been repaired after rough seas from a coastal storm, coupled with the high tide, washed it away on Sunday.

A 30-foot section of dune near the Shinnecock Commercial Fishing Docks was washed away on Sunday night due to a coastal storm that pushed through the area. COURTESY JAY SCHNEIDERMAN

A 30-foot section of dune near the Shinnecock Commercial Fishing Docks was washed away on Sunday night due to a coastal storm that pushed through the area. COURTESY JAY SCHNEIDERMAN

A seal became trapped near the Shinnecock Commercial Docks when a 30-foot section of dune breached nearby on Saturday night. COURTESY JAY SCHNEIDERMAN

A seal became trapped near the Shinnecock Commercial Docks when a 30-foot section of dune breached nearby on Saturday night. COURTESY JAY SCHNEIDERMAN

authorGreg Wehner on Dec 15, 2019
Rough seas from a coastal storm, coupled with a high tide, washed away a 30-foot section of a sand dune along Dune Road in Hampton Bays on Saturday night, December... more

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