As people flock to Treasure Coast beaches to enjoy the warmth and sunshine, officials are warning about the dangerous rip currents churning up along parts of the area.
Surf instructor Brett Jenkins teaches lessons along the coast and says safety is a top priority. The strong surf has created hazardous conditions that even experienced swimmers may struggle to handle, especially when red flags are flying.
“I stay with them the whole time,” Jenkins said. “I’m swimming with them, teaching them. We go over what a rip tide is, what the currents are doing, what the wind conditions do to the waves— and we try to do it as safely as possible.”…