Rip current rescues in Palm Beach County prompt safety warning for spring break beachgoers

With spring break drawing thousands of visitors to South Florida beaches, Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue is alerting beachgoers to check conditions before heading into the water — and to never swim alone, even when the ocean looks calm.

The warning comes after two people were caught in a rip current Saturday at the Boynton Inlet.

Lifeguards say what may look like a good place to swim can actually be one of the most dangerous. Rip currents can form quickly and pull even the strongest swimmers away from shore…

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