Closure signs, like the one seen here in May, again dot San Clemente beaches after an 8-foot shark was spotted Monday morning.(Photo courtesy of Jeff Antenore) <\/p>\n
An 8-foot shark sighted by multiple people prompted city beaches in San Clemente to close Monday afternoon. <\/p>\n
The sighting was first reported at 10:45 a.m. after multiple witnesses saw the shark outside the pier, according to a city announcement. The shark was then confirmed by a lifeguard working the pier tower. <\/p>\n
Lifeguards hovered a drone in the area about 11:30 a.m. and saw the shark just outside of the surf near T-street, just south of the pier. <\/p>\n
The closure spans from North Beach to Lost Winds for four hours, with plans to lift the closure at 3:30 p.m. <\/p>\n
We have cleared the water, posted signs, updated surf tape and web page and are flying the red flag, according to the announcement. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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