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Gulf Islands National Seashore
Swimming
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| nps photo | | A National Park Service lifeguard watches visitors in the Gulf of Mexico. |
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Because of the miles of shoreline and water access, opportunities to swim throughout the Seashore are numerous. However, it is better to swim in lifeguarded or designated swim beaches that are located at Johnson Beach at the Perdido Key Area in Florida and at West Ship Island in Mississippi.
Lifeguards' Safety Tips:
Learn to swim.
Watch for beach safety warning flags and heed the warning.
Swim near a lifeguard.
Never swim alone.
Parents should always watch their children.
No Diving. Sandbars can be shallow. Feet first first time!
If you are in trouble, call or wave for help.
Follow all rules and regulations of lifeguard or local beach patrols.
Please No glass containers at the beach.
Additional Water Safety Tips
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 Sun exposure Protect yourself more... | |  Rip Currents Break the grip more... | |
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Did You Know?
Gulf Islands National Seashore's Fort Massachusetts, on West Ship Island 12 miles off the Mississippi coastline, was covered by the 30-foot storm surge from Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. The fort has been reopened to the public.
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Last Updated: January 26, 2007 at 13:21 EST |