Two swimmers caught up in rip currents near Palm Beach Inlet, one rescuer still missing

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Posted: 02/09/2013

Authorities are looking for a missing male swimmer near 71 Ocean Blvd. in Palm Beach Shores.

At approximately 12:30p.m, two girls swimming near the Inlet got caught in rip currents.

Three people went in to rescue the swimmers and one of the rescuers is still reported missing, according to Rivera Beach Fire Rescue.

We will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

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