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Swimming Without a Lifeguard Should Be Against the Law [OPINION/VIDEO]

Matt Ryan — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:26:49 +0000

The crowds are lighter and the weather seems perfect for a swim in the Atlantic. But, this is the most dangerous time of year to enter the ocean. With all of the rescues this weekend by random folks strolling the beach, should their be harsher punishment if one swims at the beach without a lifeguard?

Life Saving Tips on Rip Currents

Matt Ryan — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:55:27 +0000

It’s still early in the season and already there have been numerous tragedies due to rip currents. If you swim in the ocean this is a must read. If you didn’t grow up at the Shore, you’ve probably spent many summers on the beach and in the water. I practically grew up at the beach. [...]

Warning Issued for New Jersey Shore

Matt Ryan — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:12:45 +0000

A warning has been issued for the Jersey Shore. The National Weather Service has issued the following: A HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. A high rip current risk implies that the wave and wind conditions will support the development of dangerous rip currents. These rip currents will [...]