Cameron County leaders will close the county beaches at 8 p.m. today because of conditions brought by Hurricane Isaac. <\/p>\n
County Judge Carlos H. Cascos ordered the temporary closing of the beaches until further noticed. <\/p>\n
This includes Beach Access No. 4, No. 5 and No. 6 on the northern of the Island and Isla Blanca Park on the southern end of the Island, and Boca Chica Beach. <\/p>\n
He orderedthe closures due to the high tides and dangerous conditions brought on by Isaac. <\/p>\n
I have asked our law enforcement authorities to ensure that no individuals or vehicles be allowed access to the beaches on the North end and Sound end of South Padre Island as well as Boca Chica Beach, Cascos said in a press release. <\/p>\n
It is very important that the public pay attention to our warnings and stay our of harms way. We continue to monitor tidal conditions as Hurricane Isaac makes it way to the Louisiana coast, the county judge said. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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