Health & Fitness
Lifeguard, Founder Of Ocean Positive Nonprofit Reminds Beachgoers Of Rip Current Dangers, Cold Water Effects
"Believe it or not, it's almost July but the water temperature is 58 degrees," said Bruckner Chase, a lifeguard who started Ocean Positive.
July 1, 2024
STRATHMERE, N.J. (CBS) -- From windy conditions to strong currents, and the water temperature hanging in the upper 50s, the ocean can be a dangerous place.
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"It's cold, definitely cold, and there's a pretty good riptide pushing down the beach," said Alex Desantis, who dipped his toes into the ocean with his daughter.
"It is freezing. I might dip a toe in but that's probably about it," said Blair Hill, who was among the many staying on the sand in Strathmere Friday afternoon.
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