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Rip Current Alert: High Risk at the Jersey Shore This Weekend — What Beachgoers Need to Know

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JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Heading to the beach this weekend? Officials are warning of a high risk for rip currents along the Jersey Shore — a powerful and often underestimated ocean hazard that can quickly sweep swimmers away from shore, even in shallow water.

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Chaos in Seaside Heights: 40+ Arrested During Violent Start to Summer Season

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Seaside Heights NJ, file this under , aren’t you glad you joined Graydon Pool. The unofficial start to summer in Seaside Heights, took a turn for the worse this weekend, as a wave of fights, disturbances, and emergency incidents overwhelmed local law enforcement. According to Police Chief Thomas Boyd, a series of violent events stretching from late Friday night into early Saturday morning resulted in over 40 arrests and required the deployment of multiple prisoner transport teams.

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