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Beach season is almost is our rear view, but a number of beaches across the U.S. are closing a little early this year. The reason? High levels of fecal contamination in the water. Beaches along the ...

A high surf advisory is in effect for Palm Beach County, Florida, where hazardous waves and strong rip currents have led authorities to warn beachgoers—especially inexperienced swimmers—to avoid ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Strong northeast winds are expected to make Lake Erie dangerous for both swimmers and boaters from Wednesday evening through Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service ...

Swimmers were urged to stay out of the water after a toxic algae advisory was issued for Spanaway Lake on Wednesday by the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Samples collected on Monday indicated ...

KING COUNTY, Wash. — King County Public Health is warning people to stay out of the water at various beaches due to high levels of bacteria that could make you sick. Public health officials say they ...

He hadn’t surfed in over a week after hitting a rock and needing stitches in his head. The doctor advised staying out of the ...

Officials with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health are advising beachgoers to avoid all Los Angeles County beaches due to concerns about water quality amid ongoing rain storms. “Beach ...

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging anyone considering taking part in open water swims or New Year dips ...