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id: 5e40e465b8
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-09 16:16 PST
updated: 2026-11-09 16:16 PST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# High tides and tourists are weakening Mission Beach sand berms

According to ABC 10News, high tides and tourists playing on Mission Beach sand berms are breaking them down, weakening residents' first line of flood defense.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/san-diego/section/life.md) · Entities: [Mission Beach](/san-diego/wiki/mission-beach.md)

## Coverage

- [ABC 10News San Diego (KGTV)](https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/mission-beach-sand-berms-weaken-as-high-tides-and-tourists-playing-on-them-threaten-flood-protection), 2026-11-09 16:16 PST: Mission Beach sand berms weaken as high tides and tourists playing on them threaten flood protection

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