Massachusetts rip current risk has beachgoers using caution as summer winds down
Monday was a perfect beach day for many people, though swimming came with a rip current risk along the Massachusetts coastline.
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Monday was a perfect beach day for many people, though swimming came with a rip current risk along the Massachusetts coastline.
Swimmers are urged to use caution as they soak in the end of summer on Massachusetts beaches.
The beach closed at 6 p.m. Wednesday to keep everyone away from the high rip currents. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
Hurricane Erin is forcing some beaches in Massachusetts to close as the storm causes rip currents and strong waves along the coast.
Hurricane Erin is forcing some beaches in Massachusetts to close as the storm causes rip currents and strong waves along the coast.
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