Father's heroic sacrifice saves daughter from rip current at Panama City Beach.
A man from Alabama died while saving his daughter from a rip current in Panama City Beach, Florida. The drowning happened under severe conditions, with single red flags indicating extreme water hazards. Rip currents can arise at any time of the year and are characterized by narrow, fast-moving channels of water. Beachgoers must pay close attention to warning flags and signs posted at the beach to make informed decisions about entering the water.