From Mattresses To Golf Balls, California Beaches Are Littered With Debris Following Recent Storms

City crews have been busy compiling mounds of trash left along the shoreline following the recent storms in Long Beach, California, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. After weeks of winter storms that brought flooding rains to California, water hasn't been the only thing flowing into the ocean. BRITTANY MURRAY/ACCUWEATHER

City crews have been busy compiling mounds of trash left along the shoreline following the recent storms in Long Beach, California, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. After weeks of winter storms that brought flooding rains to California, water hasn’t been the only thing flowing into the ocean. BRITTANY MURRAY/ACCUWEATHER

After weeks of winter storms that brought flooding rains to California, water hasn’t been the only thing flowing into the ocean. A mishmash of debris, trash and worn items, such as golf balls, has been deposited on beaches along the coastline. These piles of storm debris aren’t just ruining the tranquil landscape; they’re creating a hazard for the wildlife that calls the California beaches their home, according to officials.