Miami Beach lifeguards rescue 12 swimmers as rip currents intensify ahead of storm
Double red flags are flying from Sunny Isles to South Pointe as outer bands approach.
By Marcus Chen·Published June 16, 2026 at 8:44 AM·36 min ago
Ocean Rescue crews pulled 12 swimmers from dangerous rip currents along Miami Beach Tuesday morning, officials said.
Double red flags — meaning the water is closed to the public — are flying from Sunny Isles Beach south to South Pointe, and will remain in place through at least Friday.
