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Queens and Brooklyn beaches closed this weekend to swimmers thanks to Hurricane Ernesto | amNewYork

All beaches in southern Brooklyn and Queens are closed for swimming due to Hurricane Ernesto's rip currents.

Hurricane Ernesto Brings High Swells and Strong Rip Currents to the East Coast

Hurricane Ernesto threatens East Coast beachgoers with dangerous swells and rip currents, despite being offshore.

Two Teenagers Missing in Waters Off Beach in Queens in Suspected Drowning

Teenagers reported missing at Jacob Riis Park due to rip currents, sparking extensive search.

NYC beaches closed for rip current, 6-foot swell threat brought on by Tropical Storm Ernesto

Beaches in Brooklyn and Queens are closed for safety due to Tropical Storm Ernesto, focusing on protecting public safety against rip currents.

Queens and Brooklyn beaches closed again on Monday thanks to Hurricane Ernesto | amNewYork

Beaches in Southern Brooklyn and Queens are closed to swimming due to dangerous rip currents from Hurricane Ernesto.

National Weather Service advises of unsafe beach conditions from Big Sur to Marin County

Increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents at Pacific Coast beaches until Monday evening.

Queens and Brooklyn beaches closed this weekend to swimmers thanks to Hurricane Ernesto | amNewYork

All beaches in southern Brooklyn and Queens are closed for swimming due to Hurricane Ernesto's rip currents.

Hurricane Ernesto Brings High Swells and Strong Rip Currents to the East Coast

Hurricane Ernesto threatens East Coast beachgoers with dangerous swells and rip currents, despite being offshore.

Two Teenagers Missing in Waters Off Beach in Queens in Suspected Drowning

Teenagers reported missing at Jacob Riis Park due to rip currents, sparking extensive search.

NYC beaches closed for rip current, 6-foot swell threat brought on by Tropical Storm Ernesto

Beaches in Brooklyn and Queens are closed for safety due to Tropical Storm Ernesto, focusing on protecting public safety against rip currents.

Queens and Brooklyn beaches closed again on Monday thanks to Hurricane Ernesto | amNewYork

Beaches in Southern Brooklyn and Queens are closed to swimming due to dangerous rip currents from Hurricane Ernesto.

National Weather Service advises of unsafe beach conditions from Big Sur to Marin County

Increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents at Pacific Coast beaches until Monday evening.
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#high-surf

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.

Person dies after being trapped by debris at Santa Cruz County beach

High surf conditions led to a tragic incident resulting in a death at Sunset State Beach.
Warnings about dangerous waves were issued before the fatal accident and wharf collapse.

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.

Person dies after being trapped by debris at Santa Cruz County beach

High surf conditions led to a tragic incident resulting in a death at Sunset State Beach.
Warnings about dangerous waves were issued before the fatal accident and wharf collapse.
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#marine-life

Shark Attacks In New York

Recent shark attacks in New York have caused increased anxiety, but fatalities remain extremely rare compared to other causes of death.

Dolphin Attacks Spoil Summer Along a Stretch of Japanese Beaches

Dolphin attacks in central Japan have increased, injuring 47 people in three years, posing risks to swimmers.
Warnings and posters are now present at beaches due to this rising concern.

Shark Attacks In New York

Recent shark attacks in New York have caused increased anxiety, but fatalities remain extremely rare compared to other causes of death.

Dolphin Attacks Spoil Summer Along a Stretch of Japanese Beaches

Dolphin attacks in central Japan have increased, injuring 47 people in three years, posing risks to swimmers.
Warnings and posters are now present at beaches due to this rising concern.
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More mystery balls wash up in south Sydney weeks after fatbergs' close eastern suburbs beaches

Mysterious debris on Kurnell beach raises concerns about contamination and public safety, prompting a cleanup and investigations into waste system leaks.

Long Island hero, 48, drowns trying to save woman, son, 10, while on family vacation in Bermuda

A man drowned while rescuing a mother and her son at a Bermuda beach, highlighting safety concerns at tourist locations.

Two Outer Banks Homes Collapse Into the Ocean in North Carolina

Visitors warned to avoid Outer Banks beaches after two house collapses emphasize ongoing erosion challenges.

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

Swimming at NYC beaches ends with summer, raising concerns about safety without lifeguards.

Cape beach boosts internet signal to accommodate shark warnings

Wellfleet's new free Wi-Fi at beaches improves safety by allowing immediate contact with emergency services and enhances overall beachgoer experience.
#marine-biology

Creature with a burning sting is invading US beaches

Fireworms in Texas pose a serious sting risk to beachgoers, causing intense pain and other adverse effects.

Beachgoers rescue stranded great white shark on Nantucket

Beachgoers on Nantucket rescued a stranded great white shark by pushing it back into deeper water, showcasing community action and wildlife care.

A Dolphin That Has Been Biting People May Just Be Friendly

Dolphin attacks in Fukui Prefecture are linked to a single Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin seeking interaction, not aggression, towards beachgoers.

Shark attacks are incredibly rare. But if you spot one in the water, here's what to do

Shark attacks are rare and usually occur due to confusion or curiosity, not as part of a shark's diet.

Shark monitoring system pings California lifeguards. But lack of funds could end program

Tracking juvenile white sharks along California's coastline aids in beach safety and public education.
State-funded program at Cal State Long Beach alerts lifeguards when tagged sharks approach certain state beaches.

Creature with a burning sting is invading US beaches

Fireworms in Texas pose a serious sting risk to beachgoers, causing intense pain and other adverse effects.

Beachgoers rescue stranded great white shark on Nantucket

Beachgoers on Nantucket rescued a stranded great white shark by pushing it back into deeper water, showcasing community action and wildlife care.

A Dolphin That Has Been Biting People May Just Be Friendly

Dolphin attacks in Fukui Prefecture are linked to a single Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin seeking interaction, not aggression, towards beachgoers.

Shark attacks are incredibly rare. But if you spot one in the water, here's what to do

Shark attacks are rare and usually occur due to confusion or curiosity, not as part of a shark's diet.

Shark monitoring system pings California lifeguards. But lack of funds could end program

Tracking juvenile white sharks along California's coastline aids in beach safety and public education.
State-funded program at Cal State Long Beach alerts lifeguards when tagged sharks approach certain state beaches.
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Jersey Shore cops place surfer in chokehold after he allegedly failed to show beach admission pass: wild video

Police force used on surfer who had beach pass attached to bag; incident raises questions about excessive force.

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

Unsettled weather with high humidity and potential flash floods from tropical influences this weekend.
Hurricane Ernesto's indirect impacts prompt beach closures and highlight coastal flooding risks.

'Shark bite capital of the world' lives up to name in pair of Labor Day incidents

Labor Day saw two shark bites in Volusia County, Florida, sparking discussions on beach safety and shark behavior.
#water-quality

Avoid the waters of these 5 L.A. County beaches this holiday weekend, public health officials say

Los Angeles County warns residents to avoid specific beaches due to excessive bacterial levels this Memorial Day weekend.

These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Aug. 15

48 Massachusetts beaches closed due to bacteria levels after rainfall, raising health concerns for swimmers.

Avoid the waters of these 5 L.A. County beaches this holiday weekend, public health officials say

Los Angeles County warns residents to avoid specific beaches due to excessive bacterial levels this Memorial Day weekend.

These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Aug. 15

48 Massachusetts beaches closed due to bacteria levels after rainfall, raising health concerns for swimmers.
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Body found in fifth apparent drowning off NYC beach as pols call for more lifeguard hours: 'We will be here again'

Calls for increased safety measures at NYC beaches persist after yet another drowning incident.

Don't go into the ocean at these Los Angeles County beaches this Memorial Day weekend, experts say

Southern Californians should avoid certain coastal locations due to high bacterial levels, as advised by L.A. County Department of Public Health.

Florida issues warning about 'fecal pollution' at two popular beaches

Florida officials warn against entering waters due to fecal pollution at Midtown Beach and Dubois Park.

'Avoid water contact' at all LA County beaches, officials warn

Avoid water contact for 72 hours after rainstorms to prevent illness.
Check with public health officials for beach advisories after heavy rainfalls.

Rail deaths spike in this coastal California county

Trespassing is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in the U.S.
California accounted for 24% of the nation's rail-related trespassing deaths between 2020-2023.

Kite surfer rescued from Santa Cruz County beach after writing 'help' with rocks

A kite surfer was rescued after spelling out HELP with rocks on a Santa Cruz County beach.

Shark bites injure 3 in Florida on the same day, in 'exceedingly rare' event

Shark attacks are rare incidents that can occur due to human presence near feeding areas.
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