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Authorities have closed several beaches at a popular tourist destination after "mysterious tar balls" washed up on shore.

The City of Ft. Lauderdale announced Saturday afternoon that they have closed beaches due to an oily substance washing up on the shoreline.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF ...

The origin is unclear of the tar balls spotted this weekend along Palm Beach's coastline. This is the first time tar balls washed up on Palm Beach's shore in years, the town's chief lifeguard said.