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MDFR Ocean Rescue holds rescue demonstration to highlight dangers of rip currents
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Ocean Rescue conducted a rip current rescue demonstration in North Miami Beach to educate swimmers on safety techniques. The event highlighted how lifeguards rescue individuals trapped in rip currents and advised bystanders to avoid entering the water and instead call 911 or use floatation devices. Red flags at lifeguard towers signal dangerous rip currents.
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