More than 140 beachgoers were rescued from the water at Hampton Beach over six days last week, according to New Hampshire State Beach Patrol.

Lifeguards rescued 144 people due to rip currents over the course of six days, with the most rescues — 51 — occurring last Tuesday.

None of the beachgoers rescued from the waters needed medical attention, according to beach patrol.

Between Friday and Sunday, 20 people were extricated from Hampton Beach waters, but not all the rescues were related to rip currents, said Patrick Murphy, the chief of the beach patrol.

Last week’s rip currents caused three- to five-foot waves due to Tropical Depression Dexter, according to WMUR .

“With Hurricane Erin coming up the coast, the NH State Beach Patrol Ocean Lifeguards are encouraging all beach goers to

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