Every summer, millions of Australians head to the beach and every year thousands are rescued by lifeguards or surf life ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — With the summer season still in full swing, the beaches across our region continue to experience a high volume of visitors. Not only that, but with Labor Day weekend approaching ...

Some people think the flags denote a risky area – others that only good swimmers should venture between them ...

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Orange Beach says it is flying yellow and purple beach warning flags today, Sunday, June 23rd. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and ...

Australia’s iconic red and yellow beach flags may be confusing international visitors and contributing to rising drowning ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - We are getting into the busy season and it’s important to know the beach flag system. Especially when there is dangerous marine life present. Purple flags are ...

You may have heard of Blue Flag beaches — sparkling clean coastlines where environmental safety and water quality are of the highest standards. With countries like Spain, home to the world's largest ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Following three shark attacks in Walton County on Friday, purple flags have been flying at Bay County beaches. “Sharks are wild animals, they need to be treated ...

Planning to head down to Pensacola Beach? You might want to make sure you're familiar with the beach flag system. On Wednesday, double red flags were triggered by very strong winds and currents on the ...

Large numbers of visitors to Australia misinterpret the signs, with deadly consequences. The warnings need to be clearer.

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - Oak Island has issued a purple and green flag warning for its beaches as of May 23. A red flag warning was issued on May 21 after the Beach Safety Unit observed dangerous ...

If you plan to head to Pensacola Beach this summer, you'll want to make sure you're familiar to the beach flag system. Beaches across Florida use flag systems to communicate surf and tide conditions ...