Hundreds of syringes found on Jersey Shore beaches after torrential rains

Hundreds of syringes have washed up on Jersey Shore beaches since last week’s tropical rainstorm — possibly caused by sewer runoff from New York City, according to reports.

The needles were causing safety concerns from Sandy Hook to Long Branch as lifeguards and other workers have worked furiously over the past several days collecting the needles from the sand, NBC New York reported. Patrollers at Monmouth Beach warned visitors of the dangers of possibly stepping on the syringes in the water, according to the outlet.