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Although the children managed to free themselves from the current and reach the shore, unfortunately, Brian and Erica were trapped by dangerous sea conditions. Rescue teams Martin County Oceanic quickly intervened, located the couple and CPR procedures began on the coast. Despite rescue efforts and immediate medical attention at the hospital, both died.
The testimony of Florida authorities after the death of a couple on the beach
In dialogue with News Channel 8Martin County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy John Budensiek reported that one of the couple’s children tried to guide his parents on how to handle the situation, instructing them to swim parallel to the shore to escape the current. However, panic and adverse conditions prevented them from following instructions.
Budensiek lamented lack of knowledge about currents and tides by some visitors, which They take the lives of hundreds of people in the United States every year. For this reason, it is important to follow the signs when entering the water.
Following the incident, a member of the Martin County Sheriff’s Crisis Intervention Team was present to provide ongoing support to the couple’s childrenwho were awaiting the arrival of other relatives to Florida.
Notably rip currents can be deceiving and extremely dangerous, especially for those who are not familiar with its characteristics.
To identify them, it is important look for a calm area where the waves don’t break, or a section of foam moving in the opposite direction of the shore. If these features are displayed, It is probably a canal or river of fast-moving water.so it should be avoided.
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