Sydney reopens beaches after mysterious tar ball scare

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The beachgoers were ready for fun, but what were those strange black orbs?!

The beachgoers were ready for fun, but what were those strange black orbs?!

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Meet Tar-Ball! The coolest (but not really) new beach trend!

Meet Tar-Ball! The coolest (but not really) new beach trend!

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The mystery deepens! Where did these little guys come from?

The mystery deepens! Where did these little guys come from?

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A lifeguard addresses the crowd as beachgoers debate the mystery of Tar-Ball!

A lifeguard addresses the crowd as beachgoers debate the mystery of Tar-Ball!

They were closed earlier this week after thousands of mysterious black tar-like balls washed ashore.