Event Brief
Dozens of water rescues as Bertha churns surf
Filed: Jul 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Summary: Clearwater Beach lifeguards report 12+ rescues over two days; dangerous surf expected to continue through Thursday.
WHO: Clearwater Beach lifeguards and beachgoers
WHAT: More than a dozen water rescues and interventions due to dangerous surf
WHEN: Jul 21, 2026 at 11:28 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: Tropical Storm Bertha is bringing dangerous surf conditions that prompted the rescues
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