"They're not familiar with the ocean, and they just think it's like being in their backyard pool. The only difference is: In your backyard pool, there are no currents that can take you from the shallow end to the deep end, and unfortunately in the ocean there are," Capt. Arbin explained.
Beach lifeguards in Ocean City, Maryland, make nearly 400 rescues over Labor Day weekend
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Approximately 42 people out of the 183 veteran lifeguards have yet to respond to OCBP as of April 29, which Arbin believes has a lot to do with the U.S. mail, he said.
Beaches expect full summer lifeguard lineups despite hurdles
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