#beach-safety

#beach-safety

Officials initially closed the beloved spot - often ranked among the best in Massachusetts - around noon Thursday while the Harbormaster investigated a report of a sighting, but reopened it just after 3 p.m. due to no further observed shark activity. Thursday's initial advisory also came just one day after officials warned of a strong surf and rip currents expected this weekend.

Cecil the Seagull has become notorious for stealing sandwiches and biting fingers at Waterford Beach Park, creating a fearsome reputation among beachgoers.

"Even as Massachusetts residents are back to enjoying the fresh sea breeze and splash of waves at the beach, pollution is still plaguing too many of the places where we swim. Now is the time to fix our water infrastructure and stop the flow of nasty bacteria and pollution to our beaches," said John Rumpler, clean water director for Environment Massachusetts.

"If you can hear, people are clapping at the beach, out of nowhere, for no reason. This confused the hell out of me when I first came here."

"These sightings were very close to beachgoers. But thanks to drone tech, lifeguards, and the dedicated professionals at @nycemergencymgt, we're keeping everyone safe as they enjoy the holiday."

These sightings were very close to beachgoers. But thanks to drone tech, lifeguards, and the dedicated professionals at @nycemergencymgt, we're keeping everyone safe as they enjoy the holiday.

Authorities have warned visitors to avoid beach activities involving water at eight beaches due to excessive bacterial levels attributed to increased street runoff, raising health concerns.

I was out tidepooling in Okinawa, Japan, and I came across this shell. As you can see, it's one of my favourite shells to collect because the pattern is so stunning.

An Asbury Park lifeguard suffered a severe injury when a 6-foot beach umbrella was accidentally impaled through her shoulder while working at Third Avenue Beach.

In a tragic event, newlywed Jake Rosencranz, 29, was fatally struck by lightning while in shallow water at New Smyrna Beach, raising concerns about unexpected lightning dangers.

"I learned it's unsafe to go swimming at many of the beaches along the Sea of Cortez due to strong currents, steep drop-offs, and dangerous riptides."

Families flocked to the beach this weekend as temperatures rose, leading to warnings from police about the dangers of unsupervised children near water.