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Family takes first camping trip at Rocky Neck

July 14, 2021 12:00 am • Last Updated: July 14, 2021 10:12 pm

By Dana Jensen
Staff Photographer

d.jensen@theday.com

Aaron and Sarah Seltzer of Milford have a picnic with their sons, Leo, right, 4, and Ethan, 1, at Rocky Neck State Park on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in East Lyme. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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East Lyme — The Seltzer family came east from Milford to spend a few days at Rocky Neck State Park, camping together for the first time.

Father Aaron said they hope to be able to swim at the beach before they leave. According to State Swimming Area Water Quality Report, swimming at the park is closed and was scheduled for retesting Wednesday.

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