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fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Children injured, wildlife slaughtered, forests ravaged: is it time to ban disposable barbecues?

William experienced devastating burns after stepping on hot sand that had concealed the remnants of a disposable barbecue, prompting extensive medical treatment and ongoing support.
Everyday cooking
#rip-currents
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

City to trial flotation device-dropping drones for beach swimmers in distress this summer | amNewYork

Drones will be used this summer to drop flotation devices for distressed swimmers, enhancing beach safety.
#public-health
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC food

Beloved NYC beach among 10 diarrhea-prone 'bacteria hot spots' revealed - as Memorial Day Weekend looms

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC food

Beloved NYC beach among 10 diarrhea-prone 'bacteria hot spots' revealed - as Memorial Day Weekend looms

NYC politics
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

These sections of Riis Beach are off-limits this summer

Jacob Riis Park faces significant hazards due to shoreline erosion and deteriorating structures, rendering parts of it unsafe for visitors by 2025.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

My first visit to Cabo caught me off guard. Looking back, I wish I'd avoided these 3 mistakes.

"I learned it's unsafe to go swimming at many of the beaches along the Sea of Cortez due to strong currents, steep drop-offs, and dangerous riptides."
Cocktails
NYC LGBT
fromAol
1 month ago

Surfer who died at NYC beach got caught in deadly jetty residents begged officials to remove for years

The tragic drowning of filmmaker Sebastián Lasaosa Rogers highlights the dangers posed by neglected jetty structures at Jacob Riis Park.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Surfers chased out of water by sea lion, the latest in a string of aggressive behavior at California beaches

The encounter occurred on April 15 at the Wedge, a popular surf spot, where an aggressive sea lion chased surfers due to suspected domoic acid poisoning.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police issue warning after several children reported missing on beach

Families flocked to the beach this weekend as temperatures rose, leading to warnings from police about the dangers of unsupervised children near water.
NYC parents
#santa-cruz
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

Santa Cruz coast: Hazardous waves prompt water rescues, Capitola beach closure

Surf conditions near Capitola and Santa Cruz pose life-threatening risks, leading to multiple rescues and beach closures.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

Man found trapped in Santa Cruz storm debris identified

David Koons, a 64-year-old man, died after being trapped in debris at Sunset State Beach during high surf conditions.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Santa Cruz coast: Hazardous waves prompt water rescues, Capitola beach closure

Surf conditions near Capitola and Santa Cruz pose life-threatening risks, leading to multiple rescues and beach closures.
fromNews 12 - Default
8 months ago

City residents prepare for last weekend of swimming at public pools and beaches

Yasmina Obono, from the Bronx, expressed her joy at the beach: 'Today, the water is so good! I think this is the best day.' Despite the approaching end of summer, she was determined to enjoy the last days of swimming, confidently stating her swimming skills and readiness to dive into the water, even amid rising concerns about safety without lifeguards.
NYC food
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

Cape beach boosts internet signal to accommodate shark warnings

'It is an amazing difference,' said Suzanne Grout Thomas, the town's director of community services, speaking of the service, which has only been up and running for a few days. 'Where there was none, there is a very strong signal.'
Privacy professionals
fromCbsnews
9 months ago

Humid weather Saturday in NYC as Hurricane Ernesto churns offshore. Here's the First Alert Forecast.

Saturday's forecast indicates mostly cloudy skies with light showers, while humidity remains high and temperatures will peak in the lower 80s, leading to uncomfortable conditions.
OMG science
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