Volunteers clean up beach at South Padre Island following Fourth of July festivities
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Following the Fourth of July celebrations, a beach cleanup took place at South Padre Island on Sunday, organized by the South Texas Surfrider Foundation. Approximately 30 volunteers gathered to remove litter left from the festivities. This annual event aims to address the significant amount of trash typically found after the holiday. Annie Zyler, chair of the foundation, noted that this year was particularly messy. The volunteers collected over 100 pounds of trash, with an expectation to reach 300 pounds by the end of the day, contributing to a larger nationwide cleanup initiative.
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