Panama City Beach Fire Rescue was called. Actually I did not know that until yesterday, Visitor Erica Strong said. If you get pulled into a rip current, swim sideways to get out of the funnel and the waves will help push you in. Authorities say a 7-year-old black male was found floating face down in the pool. 0:36. Bystanders began to administer CPR, but an arriving lifeguard took over. She said Eubanks had been in the water for some time before bystanders pulled him out around 2:15 P.M. Panama City Beach:levied how many double-red citations and fines in 2 days? "We're a real city now. Published: Mar. PANAMA CITY BEACH For Tony O'Rourke, city manager of Panama City Beach, there has to be a better way to display beach conditions than just flags. Still, local officials warn against ever using such a tactic. City Public Information. PCB to create manned lifeguard program for 2020, ? 7 people rescued from Panama City Beach Gulf waters as Tropical Storm Claudette raged, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The female victim, 37-year-old Amber Peardon, was taken to a local hospital where she later passed away. City Public Information Officer. 74 AJC - Logo - Main They are both from Moss Point, Miss. PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) A Texas family is counting their blessings tonight following a trip to Panama City Beach. However, it can take just minutes for someone to drown. The wind was really hard and made the sound unbea. Alabama man drowns after being caught in rip current in Gulf, witnesses tell PCB police, Officials say Gulf has ever-present danger, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Enrique Cortez-Dubon, the 6-year-old reported missing Monday in Panama City Beach, died in an apparent drowning, according to the police. In a Panama City Beach City Council meeting on Thursday, ORourke highlighted a few aspects of the city that he felt still needed improvement. Panama City Beach:to use unmanned water-rescue vehicles this summer. Theidea has gained little momentum, with no businesses having enteredinto an agreement yet. Copyright 2021 WJHG. Panama City Beach Fire Rescue personnel entered the water, pulled the couple to shore and began performing CPR on both of them. The best thing for people to do when they notice a struggling swimmer is to call 911 and wait for lifeguards or first responders to arrive on scene, Spivey said. The man's death marks the fourth drowning at the beach this year. . There have been five drownings in PCB in the last three weeks alone. Looking back on this year's lifeguard season. Casto added that he believes it's nowtime for the city and Bay County to brainstorm new ways to pay for more lifeguards, including possiblyincreasing the area's 5-centbed tax placed on short-term rentals. PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - One man is dead after a possible drowning behind the Majestic Beach Resort in Panama City Beach Monday afternoon. To put that into perspective, ORouke added thats about one person per every 3/4 of a mile. PCB was under a double-red flag warning on Tuesday, meaning the currents were so dangerous that Gulf waters were closed to swimmers under penalty of fine or arrest. Cortez-Dubon was reported missing around noon on Monday after last being seen wading in the Gulf. We appreciate the aid and support from all law enforcement and other first responders who helped us in this massive search.. WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WTVY) - A Chipley man is listed as being in critical condition after a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in Washington County, Florida on Monday. Along with creating a better system for displaying beach conditions, he said the Panama City Beach Fire Rescues private-public lifeguard partnerships are crucial to creating a safer cost. Thats when most folks get into trouble, Deputy Fire Chief Justin Busch said. The childs family was visiting the beach from Atlanta and was staying at the Shores of Panama complex. All the deaths were attributed to . PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A child was taken to a local hospital after what first responders are calling a "potential" drowning. BREAKING NEWS: Panama City Beach Police say they are on scene at a possible drowning at the Splash Condominiums on Front Beach Road. PANAMA CITY BEACH Officials have identified threepeople who drowned in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Bay County during the weekend. According to information . Almost two years since a dozen people drowned off PCB, Casto said he believes it's important for the city to figure out some way to fund additional seasonal lifeguards. Even if you're a good swimmer, you can get overpowered by the conditions or the victim if they climb on top of you.". According to information from the District 14 Medical Examiner's Office and the Bay County Sheriff's Office, the victims were 28-year-old Naikel Bass of Georgia,9-year-old Kayden Evans of Georgia,and 44-year-old Caleb Rodriguez of Texas. Bay County was under a single-red flag warning from Friday to Monday. Published: May. Nissan recalls over 800K SUVs; key defect can cut off News / 5 hours ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. If its your dream vacation, and you want to get in the water, theres a current youre not accustom to, (and) if youre not a strong swimmer, youre going to be in trouble real fast.. 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(WJHG/WECP) - One person drowned Tuesday in Panama City Beach near the Long Beach Resort; another is in the hospital.. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. "A while ago the lifeguard came and told me it was double red flags, so I. "We're happy that everybody made it out safe yesterday, super thankful for that, but it can go the other wayand a single victim can turn into multiple victims or a mass casualty incident," Spivey said. Details of Monday's drowning deathwere not yet available as police continued to investigate later Monday afternoon. One was beach safety, which he considers to be the biggest public safety issue facing PCB. PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Double red flags have been flying all week and Wednesday was no different. The News Herald. He expects the citys upcoming public safety committee, which will be formed sometime later this year, to be essential in creating those relationships with beachfront businesses. Lifeguard tryouts:to host seasonal lifeguard tryouts. All rights reserved. Her husband, Coty Peardon, 32, was taken to Ascension Sacred Heart Bay hospital in Panama City. 0:30. On average, nine lifeguards and four off-duty firefighters patrol the citys 9 miles of beach, he said. According to information released by Florida Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at around 4:20 p.m. near the intersection of State Road. Flags still are an important element, but in this digital age, theres got to be something that someone else is doing thats better than what were doing., Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Busch said they receive about 20 water rescue calls a day. City of Panama City Beach, FL | Home Show/Hide AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY WATER/SEWER UTILITY CALLS, CALL (850) 233-5050 Water Billing Payment Site or Pay by Phone: (888) 977-8721 Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Special Assessment Information Skip to Main Content Home Beach Safety Director Wil Spivey said the lifeguards educate people on rip currents and the beach flag system. His disappearance set off a widescale search on land, air and sea. Preparing for the 29th annual Panama City Beach Scottish Festival, Skeletal remains found in Panama City Beach, Locals concerned with speeders on Back Beach Road, Man dies after multi-vehicle crash in Panama City, Fundraiser At Back Beach BBQ to Support NICU, Body Cam video of Fort Walton Beach Officer being dragged by a car, Cherry St. improvement project takes next step, Locals Look to Curb Speeding On Back Beach Road, Video released of Fort Walton Beach police officer being dragged by a vehicle, Delicious food supporting HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospitals NICU, Major Wreck on 231 and Martin Luther King Blvd. The child's body was located Tuesday around 4 p.m.. Panama City B: 7 people rescued from Panama City Beach Gulf waters as Tropical Storm Claudette raged. Yellow flags were flying, indicating a medium hazard with "moderate surf and/or strong currents," according to the area's flag system. The body of Enrique Cortez-Dubon. 0:04. Upon arrival, officers found a crowd gathered by the edge of the water. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy helped save a woman who was drowning at Panama City Beach, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Which is just one of our tools to help get the word out about what the current conditions are, said Spivey. PANAMA CITY BEACH Beachgoers formed a human chain to rescue a swimmer in Panama City Beach on Wednesday. "I wouldn't advocate that anybody who's not trained to effect rescues enter the Gulf to make rescues. Amazing human chain formed to rescue drowning family in PCB. He had been in the water for some time before bystanders pulled him from the water. Drowning near Long Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Man dies after multi-vehicle crash in Panama City, Narcotics investigation leads to arrest of Sneads woman, Okaloosa man sentenced on firearm charges, 29th Annual Panama City Beach Scottish Festival part two, 29th Annual Panama City Beach Scottish Festival. His condition is unknown. Councilman Paul Casto, who said his first job with the city was as a lifeguard, saidif it seems the swimmer cannot wait until professionals arrive, the next best thing is for just one person to go after them with some sort of flotation device. There have been five drownings in. PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - One man is dead after a possible drowning behind the Majestic Beach Resort in Panama City Beach Monday afternoon. Medical examiners believe. Its usually two, as many as five, Fire Chief Ray Morgan said. Have identified threepeople who drowned in the Gulf to make rescues gathered the! Every 3/4 of a mile an arriving lifeguard took over Fla. 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