WESTPORT, Mass. — The waters of a Westport beach were closed following a shark sighting on Wednesday.
The DCR said the sighting happened off Horseneck Beach State Reservation. The beach and parking areas remain open to the public; however, the water will be closed for the rest of the day.
The water is expected to reopen Thursday morning.
Horseneck Beach is located at 5 John Reed Rd. in Westport.
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