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Jul 17, 2024, 12:29 PM

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The surf was rough along Jones Beach and officials say over the past few days lifeguards have saved more than 80 people caught in rip currents.

A rip current warning was effect across Long Island’s South Shore through Wednesday evening.

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The high risk means life threatening rip currents are likely, and the surf zone is dangerous for all swimmers.