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A study out of Delaware suggests that injuries to beachgoers caused by ocean waves are more common and severe than previously suspected, and people need to be aware of the ocean's power - even in shallow water.
To keep safe, it's important to swim at beaches with lifeguards, ask them about surf conditions and never turn your back to the waves, one study author suggested.
During the past three summers, more than 1,100 ocean wave-related injuries that required emergency room treatment were reported among Delaware beachgoers. ...