Ocean City man rescues woman from rip current at Jersey Shore
Two people helped save a woman caught in a dangerous rip current in Ocean City, New Jersey, over the weekend.
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Two people helped save a woman caught in a dangerous rip current in Ocean City, New Jersey, over the weekend.
Rescue crews were in the water along the Cape May, New Jersey, beach in search of an alleged missing swimmer who got in the water Thursday morning.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency and there's a coastal flood advisory for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
Multiple beach towns in the Philadelphia region have banned swimming and don't recommend surfing or kayaking, due to "treacherous" water conditions. Hurricane Erin passing by will make those conditions worse, despite being miles away from our coastline. Ross DiMattei breaks down what beach patrols along the Jersey Shore are saying.
There will be plenty of sunshine and comfortable conditions as temperatures on Saturday morning start in the upper 50s and low 60s.
For a beautiful weekend to head down the shore, there is a danger in the water and lifeguards have an important warning.
Rip current risk is high at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this weekend, so make sure you follow these tips to stay safe.
It will be sunny in the Philadelphia region on Thursday but things will change once we get closer to the weekend.
Rip currents are one of the leading weather-related killers and understanding what they are could help save your life.
Lifeguards in Ocean City, New Jersey, are watching the water as hundreds of thousands hit the beach for the Fourth of July holiday. They advise caution as there could be strong rip currents.
Former Hurricane Lee created bigger waves and a rip current risk at Jersey Shore
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee is hundreds of miles off the New Jersey and Delaware coasts, but it's leading to dangerous swimming conditions.
Strong ocean rip currents along the mid-Atlantic coast created hazardous swimming conditions in the aftermath of two hurricanes.
The head of the beach patrol here in Ocean City told CBS Philadelphia lifeguards had at least 13 rescues yesterday alone.
The head of the beach patrol here in Ocean City told CBS Philadelphia lifeguards had at least 13 rescues yesterday alone.
Belmar Police said lifeguards rescued five people in the water Sunday at the 6th Avenue Beach in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Rip currents account for 80% of all rescues at the beach
ACBP warns residents about rip currents as we are now in storm season where waves can be larger this time of year.
Tens of thousands will be spending the Fourth of July holiday weekend at the beach and there's a chance of rip currents all weekend along the Jersey Shore. Stephanie Stahl reports important safety tips
Panama City Beach saw the highest number of deadly incidents linked to rip currents in the U.S. in June, according to the National Weather Service.
Here's how to spot — and escape — these narrow channels of fast-moving water, also sometimes called riptides.
Drowning is the leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 4 in the United States. Knowing how to stay safe around water and what to do in case of an emergency can prevent people from drowning.
Lifeguards are reminding everyone it's not worth the risk don't swim at an unguarded beach.
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