“The new dunes have done their job and protected the old dunes. If another storm comes, the old dunes will be affected.”
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL — Bare dunes, high tides and scattered debris were left behind at Mikler’s Landing Beach after Tropical Storm Nicole hit the area.
Early Friday morning a group of surfers came to check the waves.
“We don’t ride a lot of waves in the summer season, so Hurricanes are really what we’re looking for,” said avid surfer Jacob Towsel.
Having been surfing for years, Touzel felt safe going out with a group, but authorities said even the most experienced swimmers could be caught in the water due to floating debris and strong coastal currents. I am warning you to stay away from
Except for a few surfers, most people came to see the damage. Some even bring in metal detectors to rummage through the rubble.
Bob Davenport, or as he is locally known as Bucket Bob, comes out there most mornings to clean up the beach.
“These were under the sand and I couldn’t see them yesterday or the day before. Those red buckets used to be about 20 feet ahead. I pulled them back to keep them away from the waves, but three Only one remains on the dunes and the rest is somewhere in the waves,” Bucket Bob said. .
Officials added sand to these dunes earlier this year as part of the St. Johns County Dunes Restoration Project.No breaches reported after storm, but Bucket Bob worries about future
“The new dunes have done their job and protected the old dunes. If another storm comes, the old dunes will be affected,” Bucket Bob said.
A tip Bucket Bob gave me is that if you’re heading to the beach after a storm, it’s best to keep your shoes on.
Authorities are in St. John’s County assessing the damage left after the storm.
