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Retrace your street-end path, check with Beach Patrol or nearby lifeguard stands, and enable find-my-device features if still powered. Do not dig recklessly in guarded swim areas. Consider a cheap waterproof pouch as prevention.
Sources: Town of Ocean City Beach Patrol · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
