Rip Currents Result In Lots Of Weekend Beach Rescues

The warm weekend drew a lot of people to area beaches, and in Volusia County over the weekend, lifeguards made over a dozen rescues, with 10 involving rip currents. With 144 rescues for the month in Volusia County, officials there continue to urge caution, advising beachgoers to stay near lifeguard towers and heed red flag warnings. Rip currents are expected to persist up and down the east coast, including here in Brevard County, prompting continued vigilance.