Category: Beach Life
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What Science Shows About Sharks, Swimmers and Sound | Good Morning America
Shark sightings are on the rise this summer as scientists say great white sharks may sense people long before swimmers know they’re nearby.
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Doctors Warn of Very Serious Vibrio Infection Spreading in Chesapeake Bay | WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore
Doctors warn Vibrio can cause infection in broken skin, spread fast, kill tissue, cause sepsis, result in amputation or even death.
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Photographer Reveals What This Viral Rescue Footage Doesn’t Show You | SmartHER News
A routine Saturday at a crowded Santa Cruz beach turned into a dramatic fight for survival when a powerful sneaker wave pulled a 10-year-old boy into the ocean. In this interview, photographer Scott Vander Duen explains how he spotted the child being dragged through the surf and alerted nearby lifeguards. He then captured the extraordinary…
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Young Lifeguard Heroes Make Rescues On California Coast | Inside Edition
We watched in awe as a teen-aged lifeguard fought monster waves to rescue a drowning 10-year-old in Southern California. Now it’s happened again, with brave young heroes putting their lives on the line. This summer has been one of the busiest on record for California lifeguards, who’ve made thousands of rescues. Weather patterns hundreds of…
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Lifeguard in Viral Santa Cruz Surf Rescue Gains Recognition as Officials Highlight Beach Safety | ABC7 News Bay Area
The brave 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard, seen in a viral video rescuing a 10-year-old boy from the dangerous conditions in Santa Cruz, says he is grateful for all the accolades — but also pretty stunned by it all. And with another warm and busy beach weekend approaching, the lifeguards who work with Ryder Williams are…
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Dramatic Video Shows Woman Rescued From Raging Rapids in Deadly California River | ABC7 News Bay Area
A woman was rescued after falling into California’s Kern River, one of the deadliest rivers in America, and getting swept away by the fast-moving current. The dramatic rescue was caught on video. See ABC7 News
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American Lifeguard Praises Heroic Teenage Lifeguard Following Dramatic Rescue | Fox & Friends
American Lifeguard Association Praises Heroic Teenage Lifeguard Following Dramatic Santa Cruz Rescue | Fox & Friends Interview The American Lifeguard Association was recently interviewed by Fox & Friends following nationwide attention surrounding the dramatic rescue of a young boy from violent surf at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, California. The interview followed widespread media coverage,…
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Officials Warn of Swimming Risks After Child Pulled From Water at Edgewater Beach | WKYC Channel 3
A child was taken to the hospital after being pulled from the water at Edgewater Beach Tuesday evening, the Cleveland Division of Fire said. According to a fire department spokesperson, crews responded to the beach shortly after 8:15 p.m. Cleveland Metroparks police removed a “minor female” from the water and immediately began CPR before fire…
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Lawsuit Against City of Chico Related to E. Coli Contracted in Sycamore Pool | Action News Now
Four Northern California families filed a lawsuit against the City of Chico, claiming the city failed to adequately monitor and communicate E. coli levels at Sycamore Pool in 2025. Action News Now Reporter Christine Stoddard spoke with city officials and lawyers representing the families to learn more about the litigation.