North Carolina Man Dies Shortly After Rescue On Volusia County Beach

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Volusia County, FL-Senior Captain Tamra Marris of Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue reported that a rescued 62-year-old North Carolina man was pronounced deceased shortly after transport.  He may have suffered a medical issue.  Dangerous riptides contributed to 45 rescues at Volusia County beaches on Memorial Day.

Major issues reported were parking and the closures of beach approaches due to vehicle capacity all day long.

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