DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — 'Tis the "SEA"-son, some might say.

Spectrum News 13 has eyes on the beaches. Extreme heat, pushing thousands closer to the water. That can spell trouble for some. Volusia County Beach Safety alone has rescued more than 200 people. The reason? Dangerous rip currents.


What You Need To Know

  • Volusia County Beach Safety rescued 215 people from the ocean on June 18, which is higher than Memorial Day numbers

  • Dangerous rip currents are expected to stay throughout the week

  • Parents tell us they're keeping a close eye on their kids

Trang Van is a mother of two and an avid beach lover.

“The weather is really nice and it’s not too humid in the morning. This is perfect,” Van said.

The holiday weekend, paired with the nice weather, has Trang cherishing these family moments. But having little ones always brings safety into the picture.

“We’re always making sure that can see them [and they are] within reach,” Van said.

They’re not alone with having safety in mind. Volusia County Beach Safety is keeping busy, rescuing 215 people from the ocean Saturday.

“As far as rescues are concerned, the water really turned up this weekend for us. We got some really big rip currents. Numbers are higher than what we had memorial day weekend,” said Cpt. AJ Miller, watch commander for Volusia Co. Beach Safety. 

Volusia County Beach Safety says they aren’t just saving people from the ocean, but from the sand. Remember, some areas are four-wheel drive only. If you plan on making it to any beaches, pay attention to signs in the area.