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As San Diego heads into its first post-pandemic Fourth of July, police and fire personnel are preparing for a weekend of big crowds and long-anticipated mask-free celebrations.
San Diego police Capt. Scott Wahl said the department is expecting a busy holiday weekend after most San Diegans spent more than a year indoors. The department has increased staffing levels in coastal areas of the city.
“This year, things are fully opened up and so we anticipate there will be a lot of people out here and I’m sure there will be a lot of people making up for lost time,” Wahl said Thursday.
By Eddie McCoven
Jul 2, 2021
The Fourth of July holiday weekend is here and we can expect big crowds at San Diego beaches and parks.
With about 40 miles of coastline, there’s plenty of surf, sun and sand for people to enjoy. San Diego Lifeguards will have a watchful eye on the water, but there are a few things to keep in mind.
“Rip currents are our number one reason for rescues out there in the ocean,” says Capt. Maureen Hodges, San Diego Fire-Rescue Lifeguard Division.
If you’re caught in a rip current, don’t swim against the current. Instead, swim sideways or parallel to the beach, which can give you an opportunity to swim out of the current.