Three young fathers drowned in the Gulf of Mexico in Bay County, Florida, after being caught in a rip current at Panama City Beach shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday. This incident is part of a larger trend of dangerous rip currents affecting the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, where at least eight people have drowned since Thursday. Six people drowned in rip currents at two different Florida beaches over a span of 48 hours. A couple also drowned off the state's Atlantic coast. Officials have issued warnings about the persistent and hazardous rip currents along these coasts, urging beachgoers to exercise caution. The National Weather Service has also issued high rip current risk warnings for various beaches, including those in New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
After a series of sweltering days (and with more on the way) a trip to the beach sounds great But there is one hazard that will continue to plague swimmers in the tri-state, at least along the Jersey Shore and the south shore of Long Island: rip currents https://t.co/zS9mulYB19
Rip currents are the number one beach hazard worldwide. Even worse, they're nearly invisible. But knowledge is power, and in this case, a little education could save your life. Our national correspondent @JMichaelsNews explains: https://t.co/HmPw9BUwkf
3 drown after getting caught in rip current while swimming in Panama City Beach, sheriff says https://t.co/VZh588zEIQ
Deadly rip currents are blamed for up to eight recent deaths along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. @WeatherChannel’s @StephanieAbrams shares what to do if you get caught in one: Stay calm, call for help and float parallel to shore. https://t.co/4BnZIYrTeF
The National Weather Service has issued a high rip current risk warning, and officials say anyone visiting NY’s south-facing beaches, like the Rockaways, should stay out of the water. https://t.co/wVNBl5woJA https://t.co/Q0tnrdHt2L
Be careful on #capecod #ack #mvy & South Coast today-high surf and elevated rip current risk. @boston25 https://t.co/WOtjNlEnOv
ROUGH SURF... At the beaches today- especially at the South Coast, Cape and Islands. High surf Advisory for waves up to 8ft and a moderate risk of rip currents. Use caution if heading into the water #WCVB https://t.co/XsGU1vo4kY
There's a high rip current risk for the Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island beaches, and a moderate risk down the Jersey Shore. https://t.co/Lpld8IW3xA
[Beach Forecast] If heading to the beach Monday, be alert for rough surf & strong rip currents, especially at south facing ocean beaches of RI & MA, including Block Island, Marthas Vineyard & Nantucket. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx 🏖️ 🌊 😎 https://t.co/omSPNbXudL
Six people died after getting caught in rip currents off of Florida beaches over the course of two days. CBS News Miami's Steve Maugeri spoke with a water safety expert and some tourists about what they should be doing if they ever get caught in one. https://t.co/7JqGg2vV1W
3 caught in Florida Panhandle rip current die a day after couple drowns off state's Atlantic coast https://t.co/MUHV776reF
Dangerous rip current activity at Jacob Riis Park leaves beachgoers on high alert https://t.co/csDfS4PDWk https://t.co/u7xVljhmrs
Three young fathers drown during weekend trip to Florida coast after getting trapped in rip current https://t.co/u6yZbrW7Sy https://t.co/LdAbKmqiU1
3 caught in Florida Panhandle rip current die a day after couple drowns off state’s Atlantic coast https://t.co/cotAZZw0VW https://t.co/qYsq09efLn
Six people drowned after they were caught in rip currents at two different Florida beaches in just 48 hours. CBS News Miami's @ChelseaJonesTV explains what the hazard flags at shore mean and what you should do if you ever get caught in one. https://t.co/ZMaRiIzDZR
Dangerous rip currents are forecast to persist Sunday along much of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, where at least eight people have drowned since Thursday after being dragged out to sea by the powerful currents, officials said. https://t.co/JryehBfL71
The three men were caught in a rip current shortly after 8 p.m. in Panama City Beach. https://t.co/nfh0Cobz8f
Three young men drowned in the Gulf of Mexico in Bay County Florida https://t.co/z2umNj60Nr