Recent weather fronts and high tides have carved out 12-foot sand cliffs at South Inlet Park in Boca Raton. The severe erosion has exposed the inlets dredge piper, reduced dry beach area and limited public access, especially near the south jetty. These pictures were taken Thursday morning, Feb. 12. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Above: Caroline Baker of Pittsburgh, overlooking the beach cliffs, is visiting her parents in Boca Raton. She has been spending her mornings journaling at South Inlet Park. Right: What the beach area typically looks like can be seen in this photo taken a year ago. Below: Sunrise over the inlet on Feb. 12. Bottom: A view of the eroded coastline, with Baker seated at top, and limited beach space.
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