Florida fire officials urge beachgoers to remain cautious after 3 people injured in 2 separate Friday shark attacks

CNN — Florida fire officials are still asking beachgoers to exercise caution Sunday after three people were injured Friday in two separate shark attacks within just 90 minutes of each other at neighboring Walton County beaches.

The attacks happened about four miles apart and left two people in critical condition and a third in stable condition, South Walton Fire District Fire Chief Ryan Crawford said in a news conference Friday.

“We encourage all of our beach patrons to be situationally aware in the water today, swim near a lifeguard, stay hydrated, and look out for each other,” the South Walton Fire District said in an update on its Facebook page Sunday.

The post continued: “Please do not underestimate the open water and any of the marine life that could be present.”

The department said yellow and purple flags are being used Sunday to warn people of moderate surf hazards and the dangers of marine life.