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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Do you have a news tip? newstips@heraldnet.com | 425.339.3400   Published: Thursday, July 17, 2008 Seattle's Green Lake closed after 50 metal spikes found near shore Associated Press SEATTLE — Seattle’s Green Lake has been closed to swimmers and police are investigating after dozens of metal spikes were found embedded underwater close to the shoreline. About 50 spikes have been found so far. Pat Boltz was wading in the water near the boathouse last Sunday when he stepped on one, cutting his foot. He quickly found 10 more. The spikes are 1-1/2 to 2 feet long and seem to be sharpened at the end. Boltz alerted the Parks Department, which called Seattle police. Harbor Patrol units found about 40 more spikes. No one else has reported being injured.

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