#beach-safety

#beach-safety

"If you can hear, people are clapping at the beach, out of nowhere, for no reason. This confused the hell out of me when I first came here."

"Scientists came to us in 2006 and said, 'We have an issue here, Chris, we're down to nine percent of our large sharks worldwide.'"

Always ensure that you swim – between our flags, our red and yellow flags. That's our patrol zone, and that's where we'll be able to keep an eye on you. Swimming in a big group is always good because you'll have a lot of people to look out for you.

Congress is now taking action to better alert beach-goers about shark attacks. It follows a string of sightings over the holiday weekend.

I was out tidepooling in Okinawa, Japan, and I came across this shell. As you can see, it's one of my favourite shells to collect because the pattern is so stunning.

Experts believe that the injuries sustained by the swimmer were likely caused by a juvenile sand tiger shark while she was wading in the surf.

In a tragic event, newlywed Jake Rosencranz, 29, was fatally struck by lightning while in shallow water at New Smyrna Beach, raising concerns about unexpected lightning dangers.

The lion's mane jellyfish washed up at Willard Beach in South Portland, capturing the attention of beachgoers. City officials warned visitors on Facebook not to touch jellyfish.

"Last year's Fourth of July measures made a tremendous difference," said Dennis Police Chief John Brady. "Families were able to relax and enjoy the holiday without disruption..."

William experienced devastating burns after stepping on hot sand that had concealed the remnants of a disposable barbecue, prompting extensive medical treatment and ongoing support.

"I learned it's unsafe to go swimming at many of the beaches along the Sea of Cortez due to strong currents, steep drop-offs, and dangerous riptides."

The encounter occurred on April 15 at the Wedge, a popular surf spot, where an aggressive sea lion chased surfers due to suspected domoic acid poisoning.

Families flocked to the beach this weekend as temperatures rose, leading to warnings from police about the dangers of unsupervised children near water.

Saturday's forecast indicates mostly cloudy skies with light showers, while humidity remains high and temperatures will peak in the lower 80s, leading to uncomfortable conditions.