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No Lifeguards, No Accountability: How Washington’s Bureaucratic Failures Put Maryland Families at Risk at Assateague
In summer 2025, Assateague Island faces a safety crisis as a lack of lifeguards leaves visitors at risk. Blame is directed at federal inefficiencies and budget cuts. The situation highlights a broader failure of government to prioritize public safety, as local solutions demonstrate that effective management is possible. Families are urged to remain vigilant.