Walton County Sheriff's Office
Saturday April 10 2021
UPDATE: Two men have died after being pulled from the water on April 8th in Miramar Beach. One is a 55-year-old from Dunwoody, Georgia. The other is a 21-year-old from Gray, Louisiana.
During these water rescues, the flags stood at single red. That still indicates the water as an incredible threat to human life with high surf and strong rip currents. Know that just because we cannot keep you out of the Gulf during single red, does not mean you should be in it. Mother nature can be very unforgiving.
This is a difficult post for us. We know there are families still grieving. But, we're begging visitors to please continue to educate themselves regarding the flag system. We will continue to do our part.
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KurtKurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined View profileMessageAdmin
KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined View profileMessageAdminSuch a tragedy. My wishes for peace and comfort go to family and friends.
PoppaJPoppaJSoWal Insider8,336 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
PoppaJSoWal Insider8,336 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderPersonally never really understood the single red. It might be time to go from yellow directly to double red or make single red full stop like a traffic light.
Matt JMatt JSWGB24,862 postsJoined View profileMessageSWGB
Matt JSWGB24,862 postsJoined View profileMessageSWGBDarwinism at work. I've really lost sympathy for these idiots.
bob bobbob bobBeach FanaticSRB889 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
bob bobBeach FanaticSRB889 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticThat's very harsh. And people who drown are often trying to help others.
MrSunshineMrSunshineBeach LoverSeagrove Beach181 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
That's why you ignore certain posters!
Sweet Pot PieSweet Pot PieBeach Comber40 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
Sweet Pot PieBeach Comber40 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach ComberDarwinism at work. I've really lost sympathy for these idiots.
I almost drowned around 10 years ago. Saw a kid that floated too far out, tried to help, and unfortunately was too out of shape to be of much help.
Nonetheless - You are a wonderful caring human being!
Matt JMatt JSWGB24,862 postsJoined View profileMessageSWGB
Matt JSWGB24,862 postsJoined View profileMessageSWGBI almost drowned around 10 years ago. Saw a kid that floated too far out, tried to help, and unfortunately was too out of shape to be of much help.
Nonetheless - You are a wonderful caring human being!
Many times someone's hero complex sends them out to add to the carnage. It doesn't make you a hero either it makes you an idiot that also puts someone else's life in danger.
Tyler TTyler TBeach Lover120 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
When people are drowning they panic. That is understandable. When people on the beach see someone in the water in trouble they often panic also. Most people want to help that doesn't make them an idiot or someone with a complex.
If you've been trained, which very few have, you know that you need a flotation device when you approach someone who is panicked in the water. If you don't have one then they will likely grab you desperately and may drown you both.
If you are not an extremely strong swimmer with training and equipment you may not survive an attempt to help someone. Call 911 and remain calm.
If you've been trained, which very few have, you know that you need a flotation device when you approach someone who is panicked in the water. If you don't have one then they will likely grab you desperately and may drown you both.
If you are not an extremely strong swimmer with training and equipment you may not survive an attempt to help someone. Call 911 and remain calm.
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