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Subject Beach debris on South Padre Island, 19 Oct 2005
Posting Date 2005-Oct-20

Debris on South Padre Island, Texas, 19 October 2005.  Most of the debris appears to be 
river cane, probably from coastal Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina and/or 
Rita. Containers such as totes and barrels are also appearing on Texas beaches. 

Source: Texas General Land Office

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Beach debris on South Padre Island, 19 Oct 2005
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