VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — 90 percent of Daytona Beach had to be closed for a time Sunday because the beach was filled to capacity with people and vehicles, according to Volusia County Beach Safety said.
The beaches have since been reopened.
More than 40 swimmers were rescued from the Atlantic Ocean, including one man who went to the hospital. Around 30 people were rescued on Saturday.
Rip currents have been a major concern for beach safety all weekend and it’s expected to be an issue on Memorial Day, beach safety staff said.
“You can feel it pulling you, even when you’re in the shallow waters. It’s just crazy,” beachgoer Tymesha James said.
The Daytona Beach patrol told Eyewitness News it more than doubled the number of lifeguards’ on duty through Memorial Day.
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