beach safety

Terrifying Shark Attack Leaves Multiple People Injured Over Holiday

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A Fourth of July celebration at South Padre Island in Texas took a terrifying turn when four individuals were injured in a shark attack. The incident was confirmed by the South Padre Island Police Department and the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area. The attack took place near the Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill around 11 a.m. local time. First responders from the local police and fire departments were on the scene promptly to provide …

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American Found Dead Off Puerto Rican Coast

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A Utah family’s vacation to Puerto Rico took a devastating turn when 52-year-old Ben Kerbs was found dead near Balneario Beach in Fajardo. Kerbs disappeared while kayaking with his wife off Playa Escondida, prompting a rigorous search operation by the United States Coast Guard and local Puerto Rican authorities. The Coast Guard initiated the search after receiving an emergency call around 1:53 p.m. on Thursday. Despite deploying helicopters and multiple rescue teams, Kerbs could not …

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Woman Impaled by Beach Umbrella in Wind-Related Incident

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A beach umbrella, dislodged by a gust of wind, impaled a woman’s leg in Alabama earlier this week, as reported by the City of Orange Beach Fire Department via a Facebook post. The incident occurred on Perdido Beach Boulevard, where emergency services were dispatched to respond to a traumatic injury. The post, dated August 28, detailed the incident, stating that the fire department was alerted around 9:00 a.m. Upon arrival, the emergency crew found a …

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