Gulf Shores Doubles Its Year-Round Lifeguard Force to 12
Gulf Shores has doubled its year-round lifeguard staff from six to 12, spending about $400,000 annually, as officials report fewer rescues and no drownings.
Gulf Shores Expands Lifeguard Coverage to Year-Round Service
Gulf Shores is now staffing six lifeguards on its beaches year-round, extending coverage beyond the traditional summer tourism season.
Rip Current Blamed for Second Gulf Shores Drowning This Season
A visiting swimmer died Tuesday after being pulled from the Gulf of Mexico in Gulf Shores, marking the second drowning in the beach town this season, according to city beach…
Double Red Flags Keep Swimmers Out of the Water in Gulf Shores as Hurricane Francine Churns Offshore
Double red flags closed the water at Gulf Shores beaches this week as Hurricane Francine stirred up dangerous surf and rip currents, with police patrolling to keep swimmers out of…