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Authorities in North Carolina said about 60 rescues have been conducted off the state's coastline as Hurricane Erin passes by

Another rescue took place off the coast of Hilton Head, S.C., according to the National Weather Service

Hurricane Erin is expected to pass between the U.S. east coast and Bermuda from Aug. 20 through Aug. 22

Dozens of people have been rescued from rip currents as Hurricane Erin churns up the Eastern seaboard.

Authorities said about 60 people have been rescued from rip currents at Wrightsville Beach, N.C., according to the Wilmington Star-News and NBC affiliate WRAL-TV .

Town officials have since issued a “no swimming” order from Tuesday, Aug. 19, through Friday, Aug. 22, “due to an increase in swell activity and the presence of strong rip

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