Category: Beach Life
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Floridians, Texans Seek Relief as Extreme Heat Blankets U.S. | Tampa Bay Times
Americans searched for ways to stay cool Tuesday as extreme heat gripped the U.S. from Florida to Arizona. Houston experienced scorching temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Some families sought refuge from the heat by cooling off at a water splash area. “It’s highly unpredictable, especially with the global warming and all that stuff. It gets…
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Swimming Reportedly Banned at Nantucket’s Great Point After Shark Sightings | CBS Boston
Swimming is not allowed at Great Point on Nantucket after several shark sightings, the Nantucket Current reports.
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What You Need to Know if You Get Caught up in a Rip Current | CBS Sacramento
A life-saving reminder before taking a dip in the ocean this summer, here’s what you need to know if you get caught up in a rip current.
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NJ Beach Closed to Swimmers Due to Lifeguard Shortage | PIX11 News
A beach in New Jersey has been forced to prohibit swimming this year due to a shortage of lifeguards.
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Is It Safe to Swim? How to Check Ohio Beaches | WDTNTV
Polluted water may dampen many favorite summer activities across the state according to the Environment Ohio Research and Policy Center.
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Swimmers, Lifeguards on High Alert After Rise in Shark Encounters | TODAY
From the Gulf Shore to beaches on the Northeast, a recent string of shark encounters have both swimmers and lifeguards on high alert. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY.
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Sharks Seen Close to Shore, Biting Swimmers From Florida to East Coast | ABC 7 Chicago
Sharks have been seen close to the shore, biting swimmers from Florida to the northeast.
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Shark Attacks, Sightings at Popular Beaches Put Swimmers on High Alert | CBS Mornings
Shark encounters in New York and Florida are worrying beachgoers and local officials alike. But shark bites are extremely rare. Lilia Luciano reports.
