Fox21Online
July 8, 2021
DULUTH, Minn.– Last year there were 25 water emergencies through the city of Duluth, and this year there are already 20.
But with two of the most recent happening last week, the Duluth Fire Department and Park Point lifeguards who are urging swimmers to be aware of quickly changing conditions.
In one of the most common areas for rip currents in Duluth, Park Point Beach has four flag stations and four life ring stations to warn people of conditions daily, but also offer a rescue option if responders can’t get there right away.
One of the life rings was used in a Wednesday night rescue of a 20 year old woman who was treated at a local hospital.