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A recording of a press release made by the headsmen of the Oceti Sakowin camp was posted to social media.  In this release, they announced the sacred fire in the Oceti camp was going to be allowed to burn down today and the ashes would be carried in the four directions to support and strengthen the protesters.  They also announced cleanup of the camp would begin today.The results of the core sampling of the Backwater Bridge were announced and there is no structural damage to the bridge, however, repairs to the surface and guardrail need to be completed before the bridge may be re-opened.  The repairs will not be attempted until security of the bridge may be assured. There was no significant protest activity.