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safety2 years ago

Florida's Beaches See Spike in Fatalities Over the Weekend.

Panama City Beach in Florida has emerged as the deadliest beach in the US, with seven fatalities this year, all in June. Three more people died over the weekend, bringing the total to 10 in the past nine days along the Florida-Alabama coast in the Gulf of Mexico. The deaths were caused by rip currents, which are unpredictable and dangerous. Double-red flags were flying at the time of all three incidents, indicating extreme water hazards. Officials urge the public to heed the warnings and be aware of the dangers.

via FOX 35 Orlando|
#beach-fatalities#double-red-flags#national-weather-service
tragedy2 years ago

Panama City Beach sees spike in beach fatalities with three deaths in one day.

Three more tourists died after swimming in the Gulf of Mexico over the weekend under dangerous surf conditions in Panama City Beach, bringing the total number of fatalities to seven within nine days. All of the victims were tourists who died after grappling with rip currents, and in every instance but one, double red flags were posted, meaning the gulf was closed to swimmers. The city lists them as "fatal water incidents" because officials have said it is not known whether the victims drowned or had another medical emergency in the water.

via USA TODAY|
#beach-fatalities#double-red-flags#gulf-of-mexico
tragedy2 years ago

Fatalities Mount at Florida Beaches Over the Weekend.

Three more tourists have died in the Gulf of Mexico off Panama City Beach, bringing the total number of fatalities to seven in nine days. The victims all died after grappling with rip currents, and in every instance but one, double red flags were posted, meaning the gulf was closed to swimmers under penalty of a $500 fine. The city lists them as "fatal water incidents" because officials have said it is not known whether the victims drowned or had another medical emergency in the water.

via The News Herald|
#beach-fatalities#double-red-flags#gulf-of-mexico
crime2 years ago

Florida Man Arrested for Ignoring Double Red Flags and Swimming in Dangerous Surf

A man in Florida was arrested for refusing to stop boogie boarding during Double Red Flags, indicating that the water was closed to the public due to dangerous conditions. The man was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest without violence. Beach safety officials urge the public to follow beach safety guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.

via WEAR|
#arrest#beach-safety#boogie-boarding
weather2 years ago

Memorial Day Weekend Weather Woes for Southeastern Beachgoers

Double red flags have been posted along the beaches of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, due to expected heavy rain and high wind gusts this weekend, which means no one is allowed in the ocean. Officials are asking property owners in the area to secure all outdoor furniture and smaller items that can be dispersed due to wind gusts. Flash flooding poses a serious threat and drivers are reminded to “turn around, don’t drown.”

via WYFF4 Greenville|
#double-red-flags#myrtle-beach#ocean
weather2 years ago

Coastal Storm Brings Dangerous Conditions and Closes Myrtle Beach for Memorial Day Weekend.

Double red flags have been raised in Myrtle Beach due to an approaching storm system that will create dangerous marine conditions, including high risk of rip currents. Offshore winds are expected to gust as high as 50 to 60 mph, and a gale warning is in place for the near-shore waters with storm warnings in place for the offshore waters. The water is closed to the public, and no swimming is allowed. Boating is highly discouraged, and the city of Myrtle Beach has staged Ocean Rescue equipment and first responders throughout the city to respond to any potential flooding and emergencies.

via WMBF|
#dangerous-conditions#double-red-flags#myrtle-beach
weather2 years ago

Myrtle Beach waters closed to swimmers due to dangerous conditions.

Double red flags have been raised in Myrtle Beach due to an approaching storm system that will create dangerous marine conditions, including high risk of rip currents. Offshore winds are expected to gust as high as 50 to 60 mph, and a gale warning is in place for the near-shore waters with storm warnings in place for the offshore waters. The water is closed to the public, and no swimming is allowed. Boating is highly discouraged, and the city of Myrtle Beach has staged Ocean Rescue equipment and first responders throughout the city to respond to any potential flooding and emergencies.

via WBTV|
#dangerous-conditions#double-red-flags#myrtle-beach