Fifth Tourist Dies in Four Days at Panama City Beach

Authorities warn of treacherous rip currents as fatalities rise at popular Florida destination.

Debbie Szymanski, 60, from Missouri, was found unresponsive in the water and later pronounced dead.
Three Alabama men and a teenager from Oklahoma also died in the same area due to rip currents.
Officials have repeatedly urged visitors to heed red flag warnings indicating dangerous water conditions.
Rip currents are powerful, fast-moving channels of water that can drag swimmers away from shore.
Local authorities are stressing the importance of beach safety and awareness of water conditions.