Two Drown in Gulf Shores, One at Fort Morgan in the Past Week

Officials say three people have drowned in waters off Alabama beaches in the past week.

WKRG-TV in Mobile reports two brothers died in Gulf Shores last Tuesday after being pulled by strong currents. The third drowning happened Friday, when a wave knocked down a 19-year-old man in Fort Morgan. Searchers found his body a few hours later.

Tourists to Alabama’s Gulf coast beaches say they’re noticed the rough waters and are taking precautions.

Tyler James of Kentucky said waves Saturday were throwing him “like a rag doll.” Another Gulf Shores visitor, Amber Airosa, says she makes sure she never goes into the water alone.

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