Weather service warns California coast: 'Never turn your back'

What BBN said about it

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThis is a BBN special report. The National Weather Service just issued a warning about the California coast that we promised you earlier.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYou should always face the water when you're at the beach.

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe National Weather Service is warning of dangerous surf along the California coast, the New York Post reports. That means strong waves and powerful currents.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe danger is the sneaker wave.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt surges far higher up the sand than the waves before it, and it can knock down anyone standing at the edge.

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   Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd this comes right after Rachel's surf pushed Long Beach residents out of their homes and briefly closed Newport beaches.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo if you go this weekend, stay off wet rocks and jetties, keep kids close, and watch the water the whole time.

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   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe sea has been planning this since two thousand nine, and we keep turning round to take selfies.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDale.

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    Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI'm only saying the ocean is patient. And rude.

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    Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNever turn your back. Not even on the sunset!

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorEspecially the sunset. It's the most distracting thing out there.

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    Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRex, is there any sport where turning your back is allowed?