OCEAN CITY, Md. — Most beaches in Maryland and Delaware will be open this weekend, after needles and other medical waste began washing up in the surf early this week, causing closures in three states. However, finding out where the waste came from and who might be held accountable remains an open question that is leaving some local officials frustrated.
Maryland authorities issued a statement through the Department of Health, saying an investigation remains pending.
“Because the debris has washed ashore over three states, agencies focused first on safety and clean up, and are still working to determine the best course of action as waste is collected and beaches open,” the statement said…