This marks the third beach drowning in Panama City Beach so far this year. It occurred during yellow-flag conditions. "From what we gathered, it was a medial emergency in the water," Paul said.

Three of the 2024 drownings happened within the city limits of Panama City Beach. They were on March 27, June 20 and June 24. The four other drownings happened off unincorporated Bay County beaches.

Florida beachgoers watched as a shark fought with a stingray on Thursday, July 31, right by the shore at Panama City Beach. The moment was captured on video by Chloe Peterson.

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Panama City Beach and Bay County, however, never fly green flags. Local officials say beachgoers should be cautious anytime they enter the Gulf because of ever-changing conditions.