Rescuers race to unguarded beach to save swimmer

During the holidays, South Florida’s beaches are popular among residents and visitors seeking sun and surf. However, safety is always a top concern with rough seas and rip currents.

On Tuesday afternoon, Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue said they had a life-or-death situation on their hands near Carlin Park in Jupiter.

48-year-old man rescued from dangerous rip current in Jupiter

“Computer-aided dispatch alerted our agency to a distressed swimmer,” said Nat Spurr, public information officer for Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue.

Spurr said the swimmer was caught in a rip current at an unguarded beach that was miles away from lifeguards…

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