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Former minor league baseball player Chase Childers drowned Sunday while rescuing swimmers caught in a rip current off Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Childers, who also served as a police officer, entered the water to assist a group struggling against the strong current. Authorities recovered his body after a search. The incident highlights the dangers of rip currents, prompting Pawleys Island officials to explore ways to improve beach safety and educate visitors about these powerful currents.

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