7 Deaths In Nine Days At America’s Deadliest Beach Located In Florida
Fourth of July weekend is approaching and more and more Floridians, from Naples to the panhandle, will be heading to the beach. If your plans include a visit to the beach be sure to adhere to precautions. Sadly, America’s Deadliest Beach is said to be right here in Florida.
BlabberBuzz is calling Panama City Beach, America’s Deadliest Beach, and that’s just terrifying.
Why does Panama City Beach have this title?
Seven people have died at the beach in a period of only 9 days this year.
According to a release, police responded to “three separate fatal water incidents behind three different resorts.” The city is calling them “fatal water incidents” because officials say it’s not known whether the victims drowned or had another medical emergency in the water. The reported cause of the dangerous swimming conditions is rip currents.
According to Panama City Beach Police, double red flags were posted during two of the most recent incidents. The double red flags warn beachgoers that the water is closed to swimmers. “The conditions at the time were severe, with double red flags indicating extreme water hazards,” authorities stated.
The three most recent deaths occurred just last weekend, three tourists visiting Panama City Beach from Georgia and Michigan, bringing the total to 7 deaths in 2023. The National Weather Service said this is the highest death toll at any beach this year, making this America’s Deadliest Beach this year.
Panama City Beach, FL.. Rip current is tremendous!! Taken several lives this week and countless rescues. $MMTLP #ReleaseTheBlueSheets or have you??🤔😶 pic.twitter.com/22agsLt6BS
— JoeyR (@JWVFL304850) June 24, 2023
Merriam-Webster defines a rip current as a strong usually narrow surface current flowing outward from a shore that results from the return flow of waves and wind-driven water.
Here’s what you need to watch out for:
What to do if you get caught in a rip current
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