# 45 Rip Current Rescues This Week | Durham News

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-07-03T02:58:46+00:00
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North Carolina’s coast is in chaos this weekend—nearly 45 rip current rescues in just two days as holiday crowds flock to beaches. New Hanover County saw 27 rescues, Avon on Hatteras Island had 12 on Tuesday alone, and Carolina Beach hit 20 by Wednesday afternoon. Red flag warnings mean high danger, and even sunny skies can’t mask the ocean’s deadly currents. Heroes stepped up last week when four young adults saved two swimmers caught in a rip. The National Weather Service warns of moderate risk Friday for New Hanover, Pender, and the Outer Banks—stay calm, yell for help, swim parallel to shore, and never swim alone without lifeguards nearby. Your life depends on it. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d73234fa49913e65

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