Rip Currents Claim Lives of Three Alabama Men at Panama City Beach

The young men, visiting Florida, drowned despite extensive rescue efforts by multiple agencies.

The victims, aged 24 to 25, were caught in a rip current shortly after arriving at the beach.
Rescue operations involved the U.S. Coast Guard, Bay County Emergency Services, and local authorities.
The incident is part of a spate of recent drownings along the East Coast and Southern U.S. beaches.
Officials warn of high rip current risks and advise caution for all beachgoers.
Panama City Beach has seen a particularly high number of fatalities due to rip currents this year.