17 rip current rescues reported on July 3 in Carolina Beach; rip current risk high for July 4

17 rip current rescues reported on July 3 in Carolina Beach; rip current risk high for July 4

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17 rip current rescues reported on July 3 in Carolina Beach; rip current risk high for July 4

July 4, 2024

17 rip current rescues reported on July 3 in Carolina Beach; rip current risk high for July 4

July 4, 2024

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Published: Jul. 4, 2024 at 1:45 PM EDT|Updated: 3 hours ago

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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – 17 rip current rescues were made on Wednesday, July 3, by Carolina Beach Ocean Rescue.

The rip current risk has been updated to red for New Hanover and Pender Counties for Thursday, per the National Weather Service.

You can learn more about rip current risk on the National Weather Service website.

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