Rip current have already claimed lives in three states this year alone. July 1, 2011 — -- As hundreds of thousands of people flock to the nation's beaches this holiday weekend, safety advocates ...

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — Summer in Southern New England means plenty of days spent at the beach. But a trip to the coast can take an unexpected turn if you’re not careful. While going in the water ...

ASBURY PARK, N.J. (WPVI) -- Rip currents have been blamed for an increase in drownings along the east coast this summer and some wonder whether the dangerous currents themselves are on the rise.

SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WNCN) — Just as the first week of summer gets underway, things have been busy at the North Carolina coast — with a reported shark bite, an alligator scare and more than 150 water ...

July has seen many single and double red flag warnings along the Myrtle Beach coastline indicating the presence of rip currents in the water. On Sunday, the body of Chase Childers was recovered off of ...

GRAND HAVEN -- When red flags are flying at beaches in Grand Haven and Holland, Ottawa County sheriff's Sgt. Keith Koeman can predict who will ignore the swim warning. "I think moms and kids look at ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- National Beach Safety Week begins May 23. Each year, as summer begins, the U.S. Lifesaving Association makes an effort to remind beachgoers to use caution when going into the water.

Robert Brander has received funding from the ARC. This value exceeds the long-term annual average of fatalities caused by bush fires, floods, cyclones and sharks combined. So how can beachgoers keep ...