Hampton Beach Lifeguards Rescued 144 Swimmers From Rip Currents Last Week

CBS Boston

Updated on: August 19, 2025

Rip currents off the coast of New Hampshire last week resulted in dozens of rescues on Hampton Beach.

Lifeguards at the popular summer destination made 144 rescues over six days, the New Hampshire State Beach Patrol said. There were 51 rescues on Aug. 12 alone.

"All patrons were rescued safely without any further medical attention needed," Patrol Chief Patrick Murphy told WBZ-TV.

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