As Independence Day approaches and beach season is in full swing, one of the biggest dangers to beachgoers are rip currents. About 100 Americans die from rip currents every year, according to the United States Lifesaving Association. So far in 2024, there have been an estimated 19 known deaths in U.S. waters due to rip […]
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Banner plane in Orange Beach pulls ad for OnlyFans account; mayor and beachgoers furious
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — You know when you’re sitting at the beach, and planes fly by pulling banners to advertise something. Over the weekend, a banner plane flew by advertising an OnlyFans account along Orange Beach. NSRA hosting Mobile Bay Street Rod Nationals this weekend—what to know Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon said this […]
At least 5 dead after missile fragments scatter over beachgoers in Russian-occupied Crimea
At least five people were killed and over 100 injured when missile fragments scattered over beachgoers during a Ukrainian strike on the city of Sevastopol in Russia-occupied Crimea, authorities say. “Unfortunately, we currently have 124 victims, of which three [are] dead children and two [are] dead adults,” Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said on Telegram. The […]
7-Foot Shark Swims at Full Speed Toward Shore Full of Stunned Beachgoers in Spain
Crowds enjoying a beautiful beach day were shocked when a 7-foot shark swam towards the shore at full speed at a Melenara beach in Spain at around 5 PM on Saturday, June 15th. Terrified tourists ran to get out of the water as the shark swam close enough to almost beach itself on the shoreline. […]
Hawaii crime reaches new heights as police urge beachgoers to take valuables into the ocean
Crime in a fan-favorite summer vacation destination has reached new heights — with police now suggesting that beachgoers bring along their valuables while they are swimming in Honolulu, Hawaii’s exquisite waters. The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) suggested to beachgoers in a social media post on Saturday to take their valuables into the ocean rather than […]
Is it safe to swim at Massachusetts beaches? What beachgoers need to know
Many Bay Staters will flock to beaches along the coast later this with heat and humidity expected to build, but the shift in the weather also brings water concerns. Save the Harbor Save the Bay, a non-profit harbor advocacy group, is slated to release its annual water quality report card on Monday. The water quality […]
Hammerhead chases fish eerily close to beachgoers in St. Pete a day before 3 injured in shark attacks
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A hammerhead shark was caught chasing tarpons eerily close to beachgoers in St. Petersburg on Thursday, just a day before three people were hurt in two separate shark attacks on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Drone video, captured by kayak company See Through Canoe on June 6, shows the hammerhead chasing tarpons […]
Ocean closed to beachgoers after ‘aggressive’ shark sightings in San Clemente
The ocean was closed off to all beachgoers in San Clemente Monday after officials confirmed “aggressive shark behavior” just off the coast. The sharks were spotted near T-Street Beach, according to a social media post by the City of San Clemente. Officials did not elaborate on the number of sharks spotted or what led to […]
Kahala property collapses onto shoreline, blocking beachgoers
May 25—1/3 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM A section of Kahala Beach is seen with collapsed land on Friday. 2/3 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM Residents have watched a beachfront property collapse into the ocean over the past two years, and one resident reached out […]
Massive whale slowly dying off Florida coast as helpless beachgoers watch, photos show
A tragedy is playing out along Florida’s Gulf Coast during spring break as a stranded 50-foot whale struggles to breathe in the surf. The endangered sperm whale was discovered Saturday, March 9, off Venice and attempts to offer aid have been hampered by dangerous conditions, according to the Venice Police Department. Venice is about a […]
SC beachgoers may see stunned, cold sea turtles as temperatures drop. Here’s what to do
People walking along the beach or boating in the waters along the coast may see cold-stunned sea turtles as the temperatures are expected to drop this weekend, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. The SCDNR said that turtles may be significantly impacted by the drastic temperature drops, causing them to wash ashore […]
Rogue wave slams into Southern California beachgoers; 9 hospitalized
Video captured the terrifying moment beachgoers were slammed into by a massive rogue wave in Ventura on Thursday. The incident happened as locals were being warned about a massive swell pounding the Southern California coastline this week. The rogue wave submerged bystanders at Pierpont Beach on Seaward Avenue around 11 a.m. That area has been […]