Although the Gulf surf is usually nice, it can get rough at times. TV reports often state that a swimmer ignored the two red “STAY OUT” flags posted on the beach and drowned in the Gulf of Mexico. It happens every year. All along the Gulf of Mexico, in Florida and in neighboring states, news stories appear each year about visitors being caught in beach riptides. Many beach goers just don’t have the knowledge necessary to prevent being involved in this potentially life-threatening situation.
Always watch the flags while visiting Panama City Beach to be sure the water is safe to enter. The flags can change at any time. Make water safety a top priority for you and your family! Statistically, rip currents can be much more of a concern than sharks. Please take the time to get the information from this government website that will help you understand how to save your life or the life of a loved one in the event that you are caught in a rip current. www.ripcurrents.noaa.gov
Pass this information on to all who will be visiting with you during your next trip to PCBeach. If the warning is given to get out of the water, do so immediately until the “safe to swim” flags are posted!
PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO BEACH WARNING FLAGS!