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Crews pulled a young humpback whale ashore near First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach.

Bill banning intentional balloon releases gaining steam in Virginia General Assembly and last updated 2021-01-21 10:18:11-05 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - Balloon releases are a staple at weddings, memorials, sporting events and ceremonies. "People think it goes up to heaven, but it doesn't. It comes down in our beaches and waterways," said Virginia Beach Delegate Nancy Guy. Guy continues her charge on House Bill 2159, which would ban all intentional balloon releases – those made up of latex and foil specifically. "Releasing balloons is littering, plain and simple. It's the same as me throwing ...