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More than 140 rescued at Hampton Beach in less than a week
The beachgoers were rescued from rip currents from Tropical Depression Dexter, and more rip currents are expected from Hurricane Erin.
More than 140 beachgoers were rescued from the water at Hampton Beach over six days last week, according to New Hampshire State Beach Patrol.
Lifeguards rescued 144 people due to rip currents over the course of six days, with the most rescues — 51 — occurring last Tuesday.
None of the beachgoers rescued from the waters needed medical attention, according to beach patrol.
Between Friday and Sunday, 20 people were extricated from Hampton Beach waters, but not all the rescues were related to rip currents, said Patrick Murphy, the chief of the beach patrol.
Last week’s rip currents caused three- to five-foot waves due to Tropical Depression Dexter, according to WMUR.
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“With Hurricane Erin coming up the coast, the NH State Beach Patrol Ocean Lifeguards are encouraging all beach goers to always swim near a lifeguard,” said Chief Murphy. He also recommended beachgoers “check in with the lifeguards, know their limits,” and follow all lifeguard instructions.
If beachgoers get caught in a rip current, Murphy said they should try to stay above water and that “the best bet is to swim parallel to shore,” he told WMUR.
With a staff of more than 75, ocean lifeguards are present at Hampton Beach from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.
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