The Brief A 51-year-old man drowned on Saturday at Daytona Beach after swimming while hazardous rip current conditions were present. The Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue says 13 people were rescued from the rough waters over the weekend. A 51-year-old man drowned Saturday at Daytona Beach after swimming while hazardous rip current conditions were present, officials say. According to the Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue, 13 people were rescued from the rough waters over the weekend. What they're saying:"We cannot stress enough the importance of swimming near lifeguards, especially during hazardous conditions," the Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue said.