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Need for Lifeguards and Swim Education
by Andrew Aiden
In a recent ABC News interview, the American Lifeguard Association (ALA) brought national attention to a growing crisis: the deadly threat of rip currents and the alarming number of beaches around the world left unguarded. The conversation was spurred by the tragic drowning of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner at Playa Cocles, Costa Rica—an unprotected beach notorious for powerful rip currents. ALA officials described rip currents as “invisible rivers of water moving swiftly away from the shore.” They account for the majority of surf-zone drownings each year and are especially dangerous because they often go unnoticed by swimmers until it’s too late. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), over 100 people die in the U.S. alone each year due to rip currents—many at beaches with no lifeguard coverage.
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FOX Weather Features the American Lifeguard Association
As the United States marked the official start of summer on June 20, 2025, the American Lifeguard Association (ALA) appeared live on FOX Weather to deliver a timely message about water safety and the urgent need for more lifeguards. Representing the ALA, National Spokesperson Wyatt Werneth shared key insights into what must be done to protect swimmers during the nation’s busiest aquatic season. The interview was strategically timed to coincide with the summer solstice—the longest day of the year and the unofficial start of peak swimming season. ALA’s message was clear and compelling: lifeguards save lives, and we need more of them now.
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In a recent ABC News interview, the American Lifeguard Association (ALA) brought national attention to a growing crisis: the deadly threat of rip currents and the alarming number of beaches around the world left unguarded. The conversation was spurred by the tragic drowning of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner at Playa Cocles, Costa Rica—an unprotected beach notorious for powerful rip currents. ALA officials described rip currents as “invisible rivers of water moving swiftly away from the shore.” They account for the majority of surf-zone drownings each year and are especially dangerous because they often go unnoticed by swimmers until it’s too late. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), over 100 people die in the U.S. alone each year due to rip currents—many at beaches with no lifeguard coverage.
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