Couple drown in Florida beach rip current while on vacation with six children

A Pennsylvania couple drowned in a rip current while swimming cut at the beach with six kids on vacation in Florida, according to authorities.
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[@hectorlopez1069]

Poor children, they never expected something so heartbreaking to happen while going on a vacation to the beach.

[@VOTEBLUENOMATTERWHO_2024]

LOL, the beach is not safe. People die at the beach all the time in florida.

[@Fat12219]

😮

[@MegTelevised]

Life Comes At you Fast

[@mitashmita5821]

Lord have mercy those kids…😢😢😢

[@Moobeus]

From previous marriages so at least hopefully they have their other parents 🥺

[@bobbalou7861]

It was a double red flag so no one should have been in the water. It’s been double red flag for a week. Hotels need to inform guests what that means so this tragedy doesn’t happen again. Prays for the family and their 6 kids.

[@barryfinkle1755]

They do. People don't listen. It's the couples fault. No one else's.

[@kasun1752]

They were staying in a family condo… so technically if flags are red we can still go to the beach but we don’t get in the water

[@JohnSmith-xx9th]

@@barryfinkle1755people don’t listen, or people can’t read?

[@brandyboggscarr]

It was single red, but it still says that water to your knees is still too deep.

[@aaronp5965]

or learn how to swim before you enter the ocean

[@mike-uw6wt]

Never fight the tide. Always swim parallel to the shore.

[@bdlimea7018]

Thank you!

[@JohnnytNatural]

Doesn't matter, if you don't know how to swim well, if it takes you out 100 yard most people won't be able to swim back

[@bdlimea7018]

@@JohnnytNatural I can swim well but I don't know if I could make it out of that. They are terrifying!

[@Distress.]

​@@JohnnytNaturalthat's why you don't go into the water alone. Someone will notice you're gone too far. But even if swept that far out you can float and back stroke back to land.

[@JohnnytNatural]

@@Distress. Yes, that's what I mean by if you don't know how to swim well, most people don't know how to float

[@christinamorales6887]

Happens in California too when I lived in Monterey Bay. A woman lost her two kids who were swept away by the ocean. Never have your back towards the ocean. Don’t get in the water with king tides or strong currents and respect the ocean 🌊

[@Lsdmarijuanahashidhnnn]

We get them all the time in cape breton nova scotia and we never knew growing up but theres a ton of great white sharks and only recently heard that they were always swimming along our swimming beaches thought it was too cold for them to be here but there are so so many out there now it's scary we never knew they were this far North but yup lots of them talk about a shocking suprise unreal well I'm an old dude now and rarely swim in the ocean even though it's like 3 or 4 minute walk

[@mia1shooter]

Telling us the children are from previous relationships is irrelevant...what was the point of even mentioning that!?

[@eldritchpalmerable]

It is at least comforting to know that the kids probably have their other parents

[@truehappiness4U]

It is relevant girl. There is no shame in that.

[@knox1044]

@@eldritchpalmerableI, and many others took it as discounting the children from the parents. ABC should be a little more clear as they aren’t, and it is clear in the comments they overstepped with that remark.

[@jimyeats]

They mention it because that means both sets of children at least have one parent left.

[@user-ju9op8uz9f]

You’re not very bright are you Mia…. It means the kids still have at least one parent left. So they won’t be completely alone.

[@eugeniaperry4278]

This is so sad, all their children 🙏🏾

[@JohnSmith-xx9th]

Irresponsible parenting, on more than one level.

[@sekacity3425]

Rip tides and sharks, I just stay out anymore.

[@user-gm9fo6mp6q]

My friend’s brother died few years ago because he didn’t follow signs of warning. Don’t trust ocean or sea, you can’t fights its power. Hope people learn lessons.

[@LillianArch]

I’m so sorry for this family. Rip currents can happen even in knee deep water sweeping you out with great force.! 😢

[@LostChildOfTime]

What a nightmare situation.

[@traceywilliamshodges9519]

My condolences to those children. I’m 53 and it’s like I said I’ll swim in the pool, not the ocean. Poor babies.❤

[@bobroberts2217]

Poor family. It wasn’t the rip tide that killed them. It was them swimming against it that killed them. Don’t fight it. It will save your life. Rest in Peace

[@Weissguys6]

Heart breaking 💔💔💔

[@StopCensoring-fq5fl]

That's really traumatic for the kids. One day at a time sometimes one minute at a time. 🙏

[@iFryTube]

"Let it take you out to sea" I've heard everything but this.. because if you get pulled too far out, you may not have enough energy to get back to shore and that's key.. keeping your head up and keeping your energy at all cost. Know the signs of rip current to begin with, what to look for in the movement of the water.. sometimes this wont even work but it helps. Another thing is by a float that comes with a strap so it's attached to you. Read the safety instructions too. You can also put a whistle made for water rescue in your pocket if you have one, make sure its secure. Safety in numbers. If you have any children, even if it looks absurd, make sure they have something on their body like a lifejacket/pfd. The beach is a pretty safe place but you're also touching mother nature. It's the same as going out to the wilderness, you dont know what you're going to run into. A bit of caution and education goes a long way. You can also go to beaches where lifeguards are stationed. They'll not only see rip currents but make sure you dont go in. Look for beach flags too, they're symbols of current, sharks, storms, etc.

[@USA_MAGA_WWG1WGA]

If this happens to u, don’t fight the rip current (u can’t win)! Instead, look at shore, swim parallel to shore and it will release you! I almost died in one. Thank God I knew to swim parallel to the shore. I swam about 40’ then, like in an instant, it was back to normal swimming…to the shore.

[@cindyhayslette306]

But what’s happening to you when it’s pulling you out? Are you under the water or able to stay above?

[@MaryReed-iy7fq]

No, it does not drag you down. You just float with the current far from shore. At some point, you can swim parallel and will return to shore down the beach from where you entered. I really don't understand how these people died.

[@Former_Pastor]

​@@MaryReed-iy7fq They definitely needed some common sense

[@jamiegallier2106]

Red flag no swim

[@brandyboggscarr]

Double red is no swimming. The single states not to go in past your knees sometimes not even that deep.

[@christinebeck1848]

If your from inland and going to any beach, make yourself familiar with the flag meanings and dangers of currants and rips. The beaches world wide are beautiful but they are not a lake or swimming pool and have dangers you may not understand or have knowledge of. Born in Oklahoma, moved to Florida. Learned some lessons the hard way.

[@bobloblaw9679]

even lakes can have similar dangerous currents that suck people out....

[@BambiBryant]

Lakes have rip currents. Wear a life jacket to be safe.

[@roostermoney5881]

It's really easy to get out of a rip current,people need knowledge of these kinda of things when swimming in the ocean

[@rachelmarie7705]

What a tragedy. How sad for the children to witness this.

[@user-oq3vo3jw1w]

Omg how tragic!

[@SandiByrd]

I know this is going to sound unsympathetic and I assure you it's not but.....as a parent...why would you bring your kids swimming when there's a red flag telling you not to???? My sympathy lies with the children who will never recover from this .

[@JohnSmith-xx9th]

Exactly. Let’s call it what it is - irresponsible parenting

[@Callsmit]

Pure stupidity. I feel bad but it was all on them and it cost them their lives.

[@pamparker4047]

My sincere condolences to the family

[@leannmueller7804]

Sorry for the Families loss

[@FalconsGirl1]

Praying for all those kids

[@JohnSmith-xx9th]

Prayers seem to come too late

[@RUsure]

Heartbreaking.

[@DJL0455]

Florida... Death's waiting room.

[@chickenlittle2206]

And thats how I know the surf sucked that day. We usually end up pulling these knuckleheads out. Don't send thoughts and parayers. LEARN. Swim to the side. Send your thoughts and prayers and also don't make the same mistake. Every year man. The ocean is dangerous if you do not reapect her. Sideways. SWIM SIDEWAYS. You pick a fight with the ocean and you will always lose. You got to treat her with the same respect as you would any woman who could wake up in the middle of the night and murder you or cut pieces off- bc she can and will if you play stupid games. Swin sideways!!!!!!!! Better yet if you are not already very aware of this stay out of the ocean as you might die. Just sad man. So unnecessary.

[@LoveYorkies12]

Omg that's so awful😢

[@Hopscotch_24]

God bless and comfort the many who feel this great loss. 💔🙏

[@JohnSmith-xx9th]

Oops, why didn’t God help them out of this current? Those poor children. What a heartless God!

[@user-jn9gv9ve6e]

if you are only up to your knee's the ocean can knock you down. with the red flags you shouldn't be in the water.

[@marilynfoster5279]

Ive been on the beach when they have had those red flag warning out and people go in the water anyway.I know this sounds stupid and insensitive of me but when Ive seen this happen I say to myself dont they see the warning how stupid can people be.🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@fytghggyungf7601]

This is why I’m more of a chlorinated pool girl 💁🏼‍♀️

[@MaryReed-iy7fq]

I have had this happen in California. I didn't know it was called a rip tide. A strong current flows from the beach to the sea taking you with it. You see the shore recede. Eventually you can swim parallel to the beach. It does not require any strength or endurance. Just remain calm.

[@ladyriciana2364]

Wow RIP😢

[@EikeEnki]

I don't really like to go to the sea while in the beach...

[@Marleylucyandme]

So heartbreaking! I wish they were better prepared to know what to do.

[@sparkyjerred419]

Who can afford to take a vacation with 6 kids right now?

[@francismarion6400]

Conservatives.

[@MoneyMan28]

One kid costs like $100,000 dollars from 0 to 18 years

[@JohnSmith-xx9th]

@@MoneyMan28no, it closer to $250K by now (from 0 to 18)

[@francismarion6400]

@@JohnSmith-xx9th An average school district spends $20k per student per year on k-12 education. That's already 240k without food, clothing, or shelter. I think raising a child is well over 1,000,000 now.

[@MoneyMan28]

@@JohnSmith-xx9th Oh right, I forgot about inflation

[@NellyRogue]

So sad😢

[@BrianM-44041]

1.99 floaties : priceless

[@lillykinnamon3929]

Horrifying!

[@hectorlopez1069]

Sometimes it's not good to go to the beach and enjoying yourselves. You have to watch out wherever you go to the water at the beach.

[@user-gq3yn6ut8c]

This is so so sad 😞

[@momma3204]

This tragedy didn’t have to happen. I work for a public beach, we put out the red flags for a reason, to WARN you to stay OUT of the water! We cannot understand why people don’t heed our warnings! To their children and the family, we are so sorry for your loss 🤍🕊️

[@raisinsawdust]

If you have ever been in a rip tide, it is horrifying - always swim parallel to the shore

[@BrianThorne]

What's a rip ride

[@TOMVUTHEPIMP]

Double red flag. Told not to swim. Warmed of rip currents. Entire family went in anyways.

[@gorusi85]

How do you balance the audio and video to keep viewers engaged?

[@evalenasbabys]

This is why I won’t step foot in the ocean I respect it too much and know what it is capable of. I’d rather just enjoy it from a far. Rip to that couple and I pray their children will be ok.

[@tsangdennis1953]

Rip current means current that could make you to Rest In Peace !

[@larrywhite9590]

Should've paid attention to the warnings

[@JenJen0582]

Only swim in pools where you can be seen and there is no current or riptide. Such a tragedy. My condolences.

[@boniw698]

I live in Florida 3 miles from the beach. I never go. Water polluted but vacationers come here for this experience. This is so so tragic. I’m so sorry for there loss .,we get daily reports on rip currents. They should have never gone in. Never. 🥺😢

[@TheFitDragon]

Everyone needs to reach out and show love to them!

[@FeyodelandasioBarahona]

Imenzo este muy bien saludos🖐️

[@antdaddyking2270]

There was no need to mention “previous relationships”. What the heck?

[@FalconsGirl1]

Yeah I’m not testing Mother Nature and getting in any oceans or lakes

[@Slips85]

When I lived in Florida I got rip current warnings nearly everyday

[@nurim.4439]

NEVER GO SO DEEP IN THE BEACH.

[@nancymorrison9978]

🙏

[@KayJay940]

Putin must be held accountable for this horrible tide.

[@walterrussell7584]

Wow

[@citizencoy4393]

You need to do research no matter where u go. It’s so sad how many ppl vacation in Flotilla just to pass away.

[@ConnorLewis-jt4lo]

I’m here now it’s truly terrifying knowing I’m swimming in water people died in 3 days ago

[@earth7451]

What a tragedy.🙏🏻🥲 RIP

[@trishahoskins6874]

😢

[@LaQueta2011]

😞🙏🏾

[@bluesfaninc3001]

People need to watch when it’s Rip current.

[@abdulchotu9290]

Sad Careful guys

[@jimmieclark4638]

I ve never seen a rip tide

[@jennifermitchell3070]

So terrible!!! People need to pay attention to the flags. Know how to get out of a rip tide. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@karawilhouski6445]

Oof what the hell damn what beach? I live on the island

[@Speakupok]

Please use wisdom people. Look at the those waves!!

[@JohnSmith-xx9th]

Americans and wisdom seldomly mix

[@dhoover5480]

Sharks - rip currents, gators, poisonous snakes, hurricanes, heat, skeeters, scorpions, lightning, flooding. Who would want to be here??? It's brutal unless you are ready. So sad for these kids

[@anamm620]

Is it still safe tho

[@leelunk8235]

I'VE BEEN IN RIPTIDES AND GOT OUT OF THEM ALIVE, STAY COOL, GO WITH THE FLOW, DON'T RESIST AND ONCE IT TAKES YOU TO A SPOT, SWIM SIDEWAYS AWAY FROM IT, NOT HARD TO DO BUT IF YOU ARE A POOR SWIMMER, I SEE HOW IT HAPPENED RIP

[@knox1044]

Why was it important to say the children were from different relationships. There is zero reason to even bring that up, what on earth are you sleazy reporters thinking

[@curiouscatherine5305]

Far from "sleazy," it's absolutely relevant. Facts just don't matter to people anymore!

[@williamrobinson4265]

this isnt a tragedy there was a double red flag this is a darwin award

[@onekewlbraddah8460]

Why does it matter what relationship the kids are from. Its just sad all around.

[@mcflyfarm]

Precisely why you should never go in the ocean ever for any reason at any time.

[@bellaperuana64]

😳 so sad news 😢

[@anthonymorris4211]

Damn. No warning signs?

[@MyJeffreyJones]

💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@debrafirestone861]

Those poor kids are orphans now so tragic

[@LesyaAbdulzade]

They have parents

[@First1ToComment]

Where was hasslehoff?

[@cvmitchell9368]

Horrible

[@sjohnson114]

God help us!! Just a family vacation and God be w/the childre/family,and friends❤

[@JohnSmith-xx9th]

Oops, where was God when they drowned? Was he in the bathroom, taking a dump while smoking his cigar?

[@lisah.07]

LAKE MICHIGAN is Just as DANGEROUS as this Ocean. RESPECT the WATER 🚩🚩. So sorry for the family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️

[@marielbysrosen3982]

It’s always stunning to me how people that can barely swim enter the ocean past knee deep on rough days.

[@PAWS0810-]

moved 2020 to Arizona but that was our go to beach ! so sad, never swim when red flag.

[@markw.2106]

Tragic story, but there is so much information out there, no reason to drown in a rip. People don't realize how big, powerful and dangerous the ocean can be, they just jump in, even if they can't swim. Interesting that we don't get a lot of stories about dangerous rip drownings in the Pacific Islands communities, they're teaching their kids about the ocean from the day they're born.

[@Northwoods2878]

Sad. Been on that beach many times. I never go in when the flags are red.

[@cancervisionary1509]

I never ever go to deep in the ocean…. It’s beautiful and love being there… but I always stay close to the shore. If I want to go swimming… I will find a pool. As a child I was warned about the dangers of the ocean….

[@mrscorpio007ify]

There needs to be an orientation that all tourists have to go when they arrive to a new state. Sad news

[@telaprescott7536]

How did they drown?? Could they not swim?? Rips will pull you out a little ways, but don’t pull you under. Literally just floating on your back until it’s calm is all you need to do. And most of the time, once you reach the end of the rip going out…the current & waves will push you back towards the shore. I don’t see how people just panic and drown themselves. I know it sounds insensitive, but how does survival instincts not kick in?? I guess people react differently, but I’ve been pulled out before and my instinct was to float on my back when I couldn’t swim out of the current.

[@PatriciaRobin-ec3ee]

Tragedy. Wish to God people followed warning flags. Ten years ago knee deep dove right into a violent undertow tossed feet over head stunned dragged far deep. Crowded beach/ocean lifeguards allover. Knew to stay calm. Too deep to swim tred up alert. Held breath 30 secs. knew I'd have to breath would drown. Grace of God tide flowed toward shore threw me out. Trauma. Dive swim always in direct view of lifeguard. May God rest their souls. Prayers for this family.

[@Ummegg]

SWIM WITH THE RIP CURRENT ! Then swim back after it pulls you out! Stop going out if you dont know what to do.

[@brendawilliams69]

That is a sad story people don’t listen to the warning the ocean is a dangerous place watch the flags !!

[@danid7472]

Y would they go out without the lifeguard w it being a red flag affect on the beach smh !! If u can’t swim stay ya ass out the ocean it’s a dangerous place