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2. Red Flag Warning: Don't Ignore this beach danger sign - AOL

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   A red flag warning on the beach is a serious safety alert issued by lifeguards or beach authorities. It signifies extremely dangerous swimming conditions due to strong currents, high surf, or a ...

3. United States Lifesaving Association - Wikipedia

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   [1] Alongside the International Life Saving Federation, the United States Lifesaving Association created a standardized system of beach warning flags. [1] [10] The organization also developed and maintains a national training and qualification manual for open water lifesaving as well as an accreditation program for local training programs.

4. Beach flags can save your life; what to know about the colors

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   Absence of flags does not mean water is safe, check official surf zone forecasts and beach advisories. Maria Francis is a Pennsylvania-based journalist reporting on trending issues across the Mid ...

5. How do you spread beach safety message? Family of ... - AOL

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   A new beach safety sign at Ocean Grove offers a QR code to a YouTube video explaining what the various warning flags mean at the beach. ... beach safety videos, narrated by a lifeguard standing ...

6. Lifeguard - Wikipedia

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   A lifeguard (United States) on patrol during Hurricane Earl. Red and yellow flag indicating a bathing area patrolled by lifeguards. A lifeguard is a rescuer who supervises the safety and rescue of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants such as in a swimming pool, water park, beach, spa, river and lake.

7. Rip current - Wikipedia

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   Stored rip current warning signs in the Netherlands. A warning sign in France. Rip currents are a potential source of danger for people in shallow water with breaking waves, whether this is in seas, oceans or large lakes. [7] Rip currents are the proximate cause of 80% of rescues carried out by beach lifeguards. [10]

8. Is it safe to swim in Florida today? What the flags ... - AOL

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9. Blackball (surfing) - Wikipedia

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   A blackball flag is represented with a black circle in the center of a yellow or red flag; a yellow background being the most common. The flag is designed to protect swimmers from potentially harmful surfboards that may be moving at velocities after a "wipe out" from a wave. Swimmers maintain that the policy is a safety measure, while many ...