On July 4th, lifeguards at Newport Beach rescued 350 people due to dangerous surf conditions. A significant incident involved a group of over ten individuals caught in a "monster rip current". The National Weather Service had issued warnings for rip currents and high waves affecting multiple coastal areas in Southern California. These conditions posed risks such as pulling swimmers out to sea, washing people off beaches, and capsizing small boats, with warnings expected to remain in effect through the weekend.
Many beachgoers enjoying the waters off Newport Beach on the July 4th holiday were in for a rude awakening. Lifeguards rescued 350 people Friday after the surf turned dangerous.
In one instance, multiple people were rescued from a "monster rip current," according to social media posts from the Newport Beach Lifeguards.
As hot summer weather and a long holiday weekend draw people to the beaches, the National Weather Service has issued warnings of dangerous rip currents and breaking waves.
Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
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