Researcher questions impact of beach renourishment on rip currents along Gulf Coast

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.

Crews regularly dump tons of sand onto Gulf Coast beaches to combat erosion, but a researcher said these projects may unintentionally increase rip currents, raising safety concerns.

Dr. John Fletemeyer, with the International Water Safety Alliance, said drowning deaths motivate his research…

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