4 swimmers rescued near Florida beach on July 4 holiday; 1 in critical condition
53 people rescued at Volusia County beaches
More than 50 people were rescued from the ocean at Volusia County beaches on Monday, the Volusia County Beach Patrol said. There have been strong rip currents throughout the holiday weekend. People are encouraged to swim near a staffed lifeguard tower.
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - Four swimmers were pulled from the waters near Crescent Beach in northeast Florida Tuesday afternoon.
Emergency responders were called out to help with "multiple swimmers in distress" about a mile north of the Matanzas State Park, the St. Johns County Fire Rescue said in a Facebook post.
Crews were able to rescue the four people and bring them to shore where they received medical care.
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Three of them were taken to the hospital – one in critical condition, one in serious condition and one transported as a precaution, officials said.