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Hurricane Erin brought large waves and strong winds to Delaware beaches, causing swimming prohibitions and drawing onlookers.

Waves reached nearly 10 feet high, prompting lifeguards to keep people away from the water.

Officials expect dangerous rip currents to persist even after the waves subside.

Despite Hurricane Erin's powerful waves and swimming prohibition, the beaches were buzzing with people curious to see the true power of the ocean.

The Delaware beaches were closed to swimmers on Aug. 21, which was a no-brainer because of the washing machine of 6-to-8-foot waves crashing into the areas swimmers typically occupy. Once the morning drizzle let up, people returned to the sand and boardwalks. Hurricane Erin Tracker: Where is the Category 2 storm? Here's the

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