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fromBoston.com
1 day ago

This North Shore beach, often named among the state's best, closed due to reported shark sighting

Officials initially closed the beloved spot - often ranked among the best in Massachusetts - around noon Thursday while the Harbormaster investigated a report of a sighting, but reopened it just after 3 p.m. due to no further observed shark activity. Thursday's initial advisory also came just one day after officials warned of a strong surf and rip currents expected this weekend.
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fromGothamist
3 days ago

NYC area could get 13-foot waves, coastal flooding due to Hurricane Erin impacts

New York metro coasts face dangerous high surf, life-threatening rip currents, coastal flooding risk, beach erosion, and strong winds from Hurricane Erin offshore.
fromTime Out New York
3 days ago

All NYC beaches are shut down for the next two days thanks to Hurricane Erin

All New York City beaches are closed to swimming as Hurricane Erin produces dangerous rip currents and waves up to 13 feet.
Public health
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Jersey Shore rip current risk is high this weekend - here's what to know.

Beware of rip currents and follow safety tips when swimming at the Jersey Shore or Delaware beaches.
Miami
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Malcolm-Jamal Warner died at beach where signs warned about drowning

Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned while swimming with his daughter in Costa Rica after ignoring multiple rip current warnings at Playa Grande beach.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Swimmer reunited with lifeguard who saved her life

A woman who nearly drowned was rescued by an RNLI lifeguard, leading to a heartfelt reunion and new appreciation for water safety.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

500 people rescued from dangerous Calif. coast during hectic July Fourth

Southern California's coastline saw over 500 water rescues during a busy holiday weekend due to large crowds and dangerous surf conditions.
fromABC News
1 month ago

Tropical storm warnings extended up to North Carolina as Chantal approaches

Tropical Storm Chantal, located about 95 miles southeast of Charleston, South Carolina, has maximum sustained winds of up to 50 mph.
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Miami food
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

The National Weather Service Issued a Warning About Florida's Coastline and Beaches-Here Are the High Risk Spots

Travelers should be cautious of rip currents along Florida's Atlantic coast, as they pose significant dangers to swimmers.
Miami Heat
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Florida rip current leaves teen dead, 2 others injured

A teenager drowned after being caught in a rip current while swimming at Lake Worth Beach, leading to serious injuries for two others.
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