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South Walton Fire District credits lifeguards as county records zero drownings in 2024

2218293 · January 28, 2025
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Summary

South Walton Fire District beach safety director presented a year-in-review, reporting no fatal drownings in Walton County in 2024 and reviewing public contacts, red-flag days and junior lifeguard program growth.

David Vaughn, beach safety director for the South Walton Fire District, told the Tourist Development Council that lifeguard activity and public-safety work helped the district manage a busy season and that Walton County recorded zero fatal drownings in 2024.

Vaughn said the county saw “a few more double red flag days” during the busy season and that public contacts and preventive…

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