Duval in top 10 Florida counties for most dangerous beaches for swimmers

FLORIDA — Duval County is the eighth county in Florida with the most dangerous beaches for swimmers, according to data analyzed by Zinda Law Group.

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The injury lawyers looked at the latest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data on rip current deaths and injuries from 2013 to 2024.

The following are Duval’s statistics:

• Rank: 8
• Total reported injuries and fatalities: 18
• Total reported fatalities: 10
• Rank fatalities only: 9

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Palm Beach County has the most dangerous beaches in the country with a combined 76 injuries and deaths from rip currents since 2013.

Florida has seven counties in the national top 10.

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