Girl dies at Florida beach: Lifeguard shares sand digging dangers
Lifeguards warn about the dangers of digging on the beach after a girl died at a Florida beach when the sand hole she was digging collapsed.
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Lifeguards warn about the dangers of digging on the beach after a girl died at a Florida beach when the sand hole she was digging collapsed.
Pinellas County first responders say sand traps on local beaches are extremely rare, but are always a possibility.
Clearwater Beach is in need of lifeguards. Officials said they have several positions open, and need to get those people in place to be prepared for a busy Spring Break.
On a clear morning earlier this summer, a whistle blew. Stampeding children rushed down Clearwater Beach and dove into the warm water. Thrashing about, they each grabbed their drill partners — who were smiling and bobbing above the waves — and pulled them ashore. Guyhn Tollon, 11, and her fellow campers were learning what it takes to be one of Clearwater’s lifeguards. While most of the kids ...
Clearwater Beach has seven lifeguard towers. In a couple of years, you may just see the kids taking these courses now, in those towers, keeping you safe.