A purple flag at the beach signals dangerous marine life—an often-ignored warning that could protect you from serious harm in the water

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That real-time information matters more than most people realize.

HOW TO STAY SAFE WHEN A PURPLE FLAG IS FLYING

Seeing a purple flag doesn’t mean your beach day is over.

It simply means you need to stay alert and adjust your behavior.

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Here are some smart ways to protect yourself:

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