Category: Beach Life
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Adelaide Teen Swimmer Tells of Near Drowning Rescue at Glenelg Beach | 7NEWS
An Adelaide teenager has told of her frightening ordeal after being caught in a rip at Glenelg. She is urging beachgoers to keep a lookout for swimmers who may be in trouble, claiming she had to wait half an hour for help.
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Three Sharks Spotted Close to the Shore at Somerton Beach | 7NEWS
A shark scare has seen swimmers ordered out of the water at one of our busiest metro beaches. Three sharks were spotted close to the shore at Somerton Beach.
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Yellow Warning Flags at Jacksonville Beach for Labor Day | First Coast News
Lifeguards say they have been busy over the Labor Day weekend, warning swimmers to remain vigilant with the risk of rip currents.
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Crowds Flocking to Beaches on Labor Day Keep Lifeguards Busy | News4JAX
Crowds soaked in the sunshine on the last summer holiday of the year, making this one of the busiest times for area beaches.
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Swimming ‘Not Recommended’ at Several Tampa Bay Beaches Due to High Bacteria Levels | 10 Tampa Bay
The Florida Department of Health has issued a health advisory for several Tampa Bay beaches due to high bacteria levels in the water. The health department does not recommend swimming at Bahia, Ben T. Davis, Davis Islands, Cypress Point, E.G. Simmons, and Picnic Island beaches. Health leaders say water samples showed above normal levels of…
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Video Shows Shark Swim Next to 11-Year-Old Girl at Myrtle Beach | ABC7
Video shows the moment a young girl enjoying the ocean at a South Carolina beach sees a shark’s fin coming out of the water and approaching her. Sara Oister, 11, was boogie-boarding in the water at Myrtle Beach before the terrifying encounter. “I was taking video of her, and all of a sudden, she starts…
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Swimmers Warned About Rip Currents Along Coast | WMUR-TV
Lifeguards said there were some people in the water Monday, but they didn’t have to conduct any major rescues.
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South Swell Prompts Beach Hazard Statement | CBS Los Angeles
Authorities say that swimmers and surfers should beware of elevated surf, high tides, and strong rip currents. Serene Branson reports.