Visitors to Sunshine State may be there for surprise as mystical balls wash track and field in South Florida.
Tarballs are flying out of the Port Everglades into Palm Beach, along the Atlantic coast, according to the Associated Press.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the ball is made up of dark pieces of oil.
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“Some tarballs may be as big as pancakes, but most are coin-sized. Tarballs last very long in marine environments and can travel hundreds of miles,” according to NOAA. .
Beach fans are warned to see where they step out, as sticky substances can stick to the bottom of their feet.
Reports of mystical tarballs appear on beaches in South Florida. (Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue)
Coast Guard crews conducted air and sea searches but were unable to find specific sources, said Nicholas Strasburg, a Coast Guard officer.
On Saturday, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue shared a sighting of a tarball after beach fans called and produced a report. Several beaches were then closed that day.
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“The caller was walking on the sand and noticed the substance in his feet. As our ocean rescue lifeguards were on duty, they were also beginning to notice the oily substance,” the Facebook post said. I said that.
Beach fans are warned to see where they step out, as sticky substances can stick to the bottom of their feet. (Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue)
“Beach fans are welcome to enjoy a beautiful day, but we ask them to stay away from the water,” the Post continued.
Locals took them to the comments section of the post to share their reactions.
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“When I grew up in my 50s, 60s, 70s, it’s normal on the beach,” one woman wrote.
Another added, “Yes, I remember getting tar on everything.”
On Saturday, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue shared a sighting of a tarball after beach fans called and reported it. (via Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
“The deodorizing mineral spirits will remove tar just like water removes mud,” one man said.
“The same thing happened over 35 years ago,” the woman commented.
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Fox News Digital has contacted the U.S. Coast Guard for comment.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
