JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Thousands of people are expected to fill Jacksonville Beach this Fourth of July weekend, and lifeguards have a clear message for every family heading to the water: check the conditions before you get in.
Lifeguard Max Ervanian said the basics can make all the difference.
“We have to remind all bathers and beachgoers to stay safe and be mindful of your surroundings,” Ervanian said. “Be mindful of where the closest lifeguard is, be mindful where the children you came to the beach with, and be mindful of the ocean conditions that are present for the day.”
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