NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — The Volusia County Beach Safety said seven people were caught in a rip current at New Smyrna Beach, resulting in one being taken to the hospital on Saturday.
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Officials said the group was in an unguarded beach area.
According to VCBS, the 20-year-old man from Brazil was brought to shore unresponsive when beach safety began lifesaving efforts.
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Beach Safety officials said the man regained a pulse on the way to the hospital.
Officials said that the six others were not transported to a hospital.
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