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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WNCN) — Crews along the North Carolina coast have made nearly 70 rip current rescues since Memorial Day weekend, according to ocean rescue teams.
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The most recent rescues were 15 at Wrightsville Beach on Saturday, according to Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue. Five swimmers were rescued from rip currents at Holden Beach in Brunswick County on Saturday, Tri-Beach Volunteer Fire Department told CBS 17.
Rip current dangers continued Sunday with a high risk along North Carolina beaches from Cape Hatteras down beyond Emerald Isle to Onslow County.
A moderate rip current risk continued Sunday, south through Pender County down to New Hanover County, the National Weather Service said.
The rescues since the unofficial start of summer include 25 at Carolina Beach and 8 at Wrightsville Beach on May 23. The next day, there were 15 rip current rescues at Wrightsville Beach, according to the National Weather Service.
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The designation of high risk of rip currents means the water danagerous for any swimmers.
“Life-threatening rip currents are likely. The surf zone is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. Stay out of the water,” the National Weather Service said.
Some North Carolina beaches fly double red flags to indicate very dangerous rip current conditions.
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Carolla Beach at the Outer Banks had two red flags along the beaches on Tuesday.
“The water is closed for public use,” officials warned.