The U.S. Coast Guard is urging beachgoers and swimmers to pay close attention to local beach advisories and practice safe swimming after its rescue teams responded to six cases related to swimming along the Jersey Shore earlier this month.
“We want the public to be safe while enjoying the beach,” said Lt. Cmdr. Fred Pugh, chief of the Incident Management Division at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay. “Safety starts with awareness, and we want the public to be aware of increased challenges and risks that coincide with harsh weather.
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