SEA Renity Beach House

04/20/2025

BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!

07/03/2023

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06/25/2023

TWO DEATHS IN THREE DAYS FOLLOWING DROWNING INCIDENTS ON WALTON COUNTY BEACHES

Two people have died following drowning incidents along Walton County Beaches in less than three days despite the courageous efforts of first responders all week long during rough surf conditions.

Thursday afternoon, South Walton Fire District transported a man in critical condition following a water rescue in Blue Mountain Beach.

Beach patrons notified SWFD’s Tower 31 lifeguard that bystanders had pulled the male, who was unresponsive, from the water nearly half a mile to the west of the tower.

The lifeguard quickly responded to the area and began life-saving measures. Additional beach safety units arrived along with Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies to assist.

Unfortunately, the 65-year-old from Coppell, Texas later died.

On Saturday afternoon, Walton County Sheriff’s Office and South Walton Fire District Beach Safety Units were called to Scenic Gulf Drive after a 9-1-1 caller reported multiple people struggling in the water.

SWFD Beach Safety personnel and WCSO deputies arrived on the scene and immediately entered the water, rescuing two men and a teenager and providing life-saving measures. All three were transported by SWFD to a local hospital.

One of the men, a 58-year-old from Nashville, Tennessee was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Both incidents occurred when single red flags were flying. However, surf conditions prompted double red flags for several days on Walton County Beaches during which both South Walton Fire District and Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to numerous water rescues and drowning incidents.

Our agencies continue to educate those visiting our beaches on the dangers of the Gulf and its unforgiving nature. We encourage those who plan to take a trip to the beach to swim near a lifeguard and know how to break the grip of a rip current. If you cannot swim, stay out of the water.

The choice to enter the water under any circumstance that risks the lives of you or your loved ones also puts the lives of our first responders in jeopardy. Know the flag system and respect it.

Walton County Sheriff's Office would like to thank our partners at South Walton Fire District for their efforts and dedication to the residents and visitors of our county.

05/15/2023

Found in Topsail Beach this morning. PLEASE fill in holes before leaving the beach. They are dangerous for sea turtles and other wildlife, as well as Emergency Vehicles and people walking the beach, especially at night! It’s also an Ordinance in all 3 towns on the island.
**Thanks to the wonderful guys at the Town of Topsail Beach, North Carolina for taking care of this! ❤️🐢❤️
This conservation work for protected sea turtles on Topsail Island by the 's Topsail Turtle Project is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, ES Permit 23ST05

04/30/2023

DOUBLE RED FLAGS! 4/30/23

SWFD Beach Safety is changing beach flags to double red on Sunday, April 30, due to life-threatening surf hazards and rip currents present in South Walton. 🚩🚩

Under double red flag conditions, it is illegal to swim and boogie board in the Gulf. Violators can face $500 fines and/or criminal charges from law enforcement. 🚫🏊

This decision is being made for your safety, as well as the safety of our lifeguards. Stay on the dry sand! 🚨🛟

Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida Walton County Emergency Management 30A SoWal NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center Visit South Walton US National Weather Service Tallahassee Florida

04/29/2023

So sad!

OCSO News Release:

A Texas tourist who had just arrived in town drowned this afternoon after being caught in an apparent rip tide in the Gulf of Mexico.
The tragic situation unfolded around 1:15 p.m. near the Shirah Beach Access in Destin.
A lifeguard noticed the 39-year old in distress offshore and brought him back in as quickly as possible.
Ongoing life saving measures were immediately underway and Okaloosa County EMS transported the man to the Destin ER where he was pronounced deceased despite the intense efforts to save him.

04/01/2023

Let’s give a YOLO sized birthday shoutout to The Man…The Myth…The LEGEND…Mista Jeff Aaaaaaaaacher 🐐🔥🤙

12/31/2022

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