RIp current warnings continue to be in effect in South Florida beaches
The warning comes after a swimmer drowned off Pompano Beach last Sunday. Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue reported that more than 100 people had to be rescued last weekend alone.
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The warning comes after a swimmer drowned off Pompano Beach last Sunday. Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue reported that more than 100 people had to be rescued last weekend alone.
Rough seas and dangerous rip currents led to a high volume of beach rescues on Friday, with 29 people pulled from the water in Fort Lauderdale and another nine in Pompano Beach.
Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue said the conditions aren't safe for most swimmers this weekend, attributing the rough current to Hurricane Melissa, which is ripping through the Caribbean.
Along the beaches of Broward and Miami-Dade Counties on Sunday, you'll see red flags indicating that there are rip currents.
Lifeguards and fire rescue crews in Hollywood Beach are on alert as red warning flags and safety signs go up, urging visitors to avoid the water altogether.
CBS News Miami's Ivan Taylor reports from Hollywood Beach, where officials are on alert for possible rip currents caused by Hurricane Erin.
While steering clear of land, Hurricane Erin is fueling hazardous surf and rip currents in South Florida, where lifeguards and ocean rescue teams are warning beachgoers to stay out of the water.
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Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue said it has saved 33 people from the choppy water since Friday. Miami Beach Ocean Rescue said it saved 70 people.
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Chaotic moments off the coast of Dania Beach on Sunday when 4 people got caught in rip currents.
Chaotic moments off the coast of Dania Beach on Sunday when 4 people got caught in rip currents.
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