Florida beachgoers report mysterious sticky substance washing ashore

People visiting the Sunshine State may be in for a surprise as mysterious balls are washing ashore in South Florida. 

Tar balls are popping up from Port Everglades to Palm Beach along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, the Associated Press reported.

The balls consist of dark pieces of oil, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

On Saturday, the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue shared sightings of the tar balls after a beachgoer called in to make a report. Some beaches were then closed for the day.

Locals took to the comments section on the post to share their reactions.

"Yup, normal for the beach when I was growing up [in the] 50s, 60s and 70s," one woman wrote.

Another added, "Yup, I remember getting tar on everything."

"Deodorized mineral spirits will take off tar like water takes off mud," one man said.

"35+ years ago same thing," a woman commented.

Fox News Digital reached out to the U.S. Coast Guard for comment. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.