Man’s Heroic Act Saves Two Swimmers Pulled from Mickler’s Beach Waters

St. Johns County Fire Rescue and Marine Rescue were busy on Sunday responding to multiple swimmers in distress due to strong rip currents at the beach. This comes after two people were taken to the hospital in critical condition at Mickler’s Beach on Saturday. In one incident, a man and a child were rescued after being caught in a rip current, with bystanders jumping in to help. Brenden Townsend, who was at the beach, performed CPR on the child and the child’s father until they regained vital signs. Over the weekend, St. Johns County Fire Rescue reported a total of…

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HORRORscopes for the week of Jul 3, 2023

Aries (March 21 – April 19): Well, well, well, Aries. You’re in for a treat this month. Brace yourself for a series of disappointments and missed opportunities. It seems like the universe is conspiring against you, but hey, at least you’re used to it. Remember, failure is just another stepping stone on the path of mediocrity. Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Oh, Taurus. Your determination and stubbornness will surely pay off this month. Just kidding! Your efforts will likely go unnoticed, and your plans will crumble like a stale cookie. But don’t worry, there’s always next month to be…

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Two involved in physical altercation on Rattlesnake Island – one injured, one arrested, says police

One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries and another individual was taken into custody following a violent incident on Rattlesnake Island in St. Johns County on Sunday afternoon. The injured person was transported to the hospital. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer, Peret Pass, provided this information. No further details regarding the incident were released by the police as of Sunday night. Law enforcement personnel were observed in the water near Rattlesnake Island after the incident occurred. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: firstcoastnews.com

Child, Adult in Critical Condition After Ocean Rescue at Mickler’s Landing

JACKSONVILLE – A child and an adult are in critical condition in St. Johns County after a near-drowning incident, according to the St. Johns County Fire and Rescue Department. The emergency responders from SJCFR and SJC Marine Rescue were called to assist multiple swimmers in distress near the Mickler’s entrance ramp. Marine Rescue personnel found one patient already out of the water with the help of bystanders, while they entered the water to assist another patient. Ladder 1, who was completing a citizen assist call on the beach, also responded promptly. SJCFR transported one adult and one child in critical…

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