PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — While many are heading to the coast this Christmas Eve, local authorities are warning of hidden dangers. The National Weather Service has issued a high rip current statement through Wednesday evening, an alert underscored by Palm Beach Fire Rescue’s Tuesday rescue of a 48-year-old man swept away by a powerful current.
Yellow and purple flags flew across Palm Beach County on Wednesday, signaling moderate surf and dangerous marine life. Lexington Bohn with Palm Beach Ocean Rescue, who saved three swimmers on Tuesday, remains on high alert.
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