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TBF

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6. There was a warning about rip currents just a few days ago in Galveston -

Reply to FakeNoose (Original post)

Fri Jun 21, 2024, 08:17 PM

Jun 2024

when tropical storm Alberto was coming in. Folks need to check local forecasts when they are swimming in the ocean. Still a very sad story - 6 children left without parents

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Pennsylvania couple drowns in Florida rip current while on vacation with their 6 children [View all] FakeNoose Jun 2024 OP

Got caught in a current at Horseshoe Bay Arne Jun 2024 #1

I've never lived near an ocean, so I'm not an expert FakeNoose Jun 2024 #3

How sad. sheshe2 Jun 2024 #2

Rip currents can also occur in lakes. Diamond_Dog Jun 2024 #4

How awful, what a tragedy. K/R appalachiablue Jun 2024 #5

There was a warning about rip currents just a few days ago in Galveston - TBF Jun 2024 #6

Terrible. With a rip tide you swim further out MOMFUDSKI Jun 2024 #7

Yes the AP news story says that warning signs were clearly posted on the beach FakeNoose Jun 2024 #8

I should publish a handbook for Florida MOMFUDSKI Jun 2024 #9

Maybe it could be a "public service" post on DU? FakeNoose Jun 2024 #10

I will begin making a list. MOMFUDSKI Jun 2024 #11