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The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve issued an advisory on Dec. 31 to warn West Coasters of 含羞草研究社渆xtreme high tides含羞草研究社� for five consecutive days beginning on Sunday and lasting through Wednesday.

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Residents are urged to plan their shoreline activities around the tide charts and to stay alert.

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All shoreline users are reminded to never turn their back to the ocean and to always leave space and time to react to sudden surges.

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More information on staying safe around local shores can be found at .

andrew.bailey@westerlynews.ca
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