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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth - Fire Department
602 West Second Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802
218-730-4400 •www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact Kelli Latuska,
Public Information Officer at 218-730-5309
DATE: 8/29/2024
SUBJECT: High Risk of Rip Currents
BY: Assistant Chief Brent Consie

NATURE OF INCIDENT: HIgh Risk of Rip Currents
CASE NO.:
INCIDENT DATE: 8/29/2024
INCIDENT TIME:
INCIDENT LOCATION: Park Point

                                                Duluth Fire Department issues warning of dangerous swimming conditions today

 

 

[DULUTH, MN] Due to the high risk of rip currents today, the Duluth Fire Department is issuing a warning for dangerous swimming conditions for Park Point beaches effective immediately and continuing until 10:00 am tomorrow.

This warning means that wind and wave conditions can support rip currents. Rip currents are life-threatening to anyone entering the water. Stay out of the water regardless of your swimming experience. Be advised that even calm waters after storm activity can support rip currents, so wait for warnings to expire. 

Red flags are flying along the beach to indicate dangerous swimming conditions. You are advised to stay out of the water.

 Flag locations are: South Pier (South of Lift Bridge), 12th Street Beach, Lafayette Park, and two locations at Park Point Beach. You will be notified if swimming conditions improve before this warning expires.

More information on conditions and rip currents can be found by visiting the Park Point Beach website at www.parkpointbeach.org.

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