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Illustration for the news story: Rip Current Blamed for Second Gulf Shores Drowning This Season

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Rip Current Blamed for Second Gulf Shores Drowning This Season

A 52-year-old visitor drowned in Gulf Shores amid rip current conditions, the second such drowning this season, beach safety officials say.

Aug 13, 2025