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Jersey shore beaches are in great shape post-Sandy

By Wayne Parry
Published May 19, 2014 6:06am ET
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Jersey shore beaches are in great shape post-Sandy
In this May 12, 2014 photo, heavy equipment moves boulders into place on the Mantoloking N.J., shoreline to provide an extra layer of protection against storms like Superstorm Sandy. Experts say most of the Jersey shore's beaches came through the winter in fine shape, and are in their best condition in years as the second summer after Sandy approaches. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry) | Wayne Parry

MANTOLOKING, N.J. (AP) — Experts say the Jersey shore beaches are in their best shape in years heading into the second summer after Superstorm Sandy.

That’s due to a massive replenishment project after the enormous storm and some simple good luck: A series of brutal winter storms actually took it easy on the coastline.

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