Chincoteague Tightens Rules for Pony Swim - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

Chincoteague Tightens Rules for Pony Swim - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. — The Town of Chincoteague has introduced strict security measures for the 100th annual Pony Swim, Penning, and Auction, scheduled for July 28 to August 1, 2025, following an online threat received in January. Town officials, citing safety concerns, will ban coolers, umbrellas, glass containers, and non-clear bags or backpacks at designated event venues, though clear bags and small clutch purses will be permitted.The threat, de…