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As of April 15, 14 people across the United States have died in the "surf zone," including two in Cocoa Beach April 14.
Forecasters say the strong currents can quickly sweep swimmers into deep water, making a return to shore difficult. Visitors are urged to follow all posted warnings, stay near lifeguards, and avoid venturing into the surf if they are inexperienced.
The warning comes after a swimmer drowned off Pompano Beach last Sunday. Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue reported that more than 100 people had to be rescued last weekend alone.
The National Weather Service in Charleston is warning beachgoers of a moderate risk of rip currents through at least Thursday, creating dangerous swimming and s
LIVE FROM PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ARI HAIT WPBF 25 NEWS FOR ANYBODY VISITING OUR AREA OR STAYING HERE AT HOME THIS WEEK, OFFICIALS ARE WARNING OF A RISK OF RIP CURRENTS AT OUR LOCAL BEACHES. TWO SWIMMERS HAD TO BE RESCUED IN BOYNTON BEACH OVER ...
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High rip current risk prompts warnings along South Florida beaches after recent drowning
A father drowned saving his children from a rip current in Palm Beach County, highlighting the dangers of rip currents along Florida's east coast.