Thursday, September 29, 2022

Franklin County is reminding swimmers and surfers of the ordinance that allows law enforcement to enforce penalties on people who go into the water when double red flags are flying

Franklin County is reminding swimmers and surfers of the ordinance that allows law enforcement to enforce penalties on people who go into the water when double red flags are flying.

Double Red Flags mean that people should stay out of the water because of high seas or strong currents.

The ordinance was approved after the death of first responder Brian Smith who drowned in 2020 while rescuing a father and son who were in very rough water while double red flags were flying.

The ordinance allows officials to issue a verbal warning for a swimmer to get out of the water under a double red flag.

If the swimmer ignores the warning, they could be charged with a second-degree misdemeanor carrying a penalty of up to 60 days in jail and/or a $500 fine.



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