Father, daughter dead after rip current drowning in Florida, authorities say

A father and daughter are dead after drowning at Pass-a-Grille beach Sunday evening, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said. Authorities said Michael Stephens, 42, and his 10-year-old daughter Isabella were swept offshore in a strong rip current. Deputies responded just after 6:40 p.m. Authorities said Stephens was at the beach with his three daughters, Isabella, 10, Trinity, 13, Brittany, 20, and Brittany's boyfriend, Jessie Johnson, 20.

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I go and swim parallel to the beach.

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When they have signs that say swim at your own risk use common sense and stay out. When in doubt stay out.