Particularly so, when people choose to ignore, or don't know what warning signs or flags may mean. Here's some clarity on signage at the beach, beginning with the purple flag. The Purple Flag Means… ...

If you see a purple flag at the beach, it’s an indication that there are marine pests present in the water. These pests include jellyfish, stingrays and various other dangerous fish.

Private First Class Gang attended South Park High School, and at the age of 19, enlisted in the United States Army. He was initially stationed overseas and was later assigned to the Transportation ...

Purple flags—which indicate potential encounters with hazardous marine life—are usually flown in combination with either a green, yellow, red, or orange flag at lifeguard towers in Galveston.

Purple Flag conditions at Oak Island after Man O'War wash upon the beach (Photo: MGN) OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Oak Island has issued the Purple Flag to its current Beach Warning Flag ...

If you see a purple flag at the beach, it’s an indication that there are marine pests present in the water. These pests include jellyfish, stingrays and various other dangerous fish.