Rough surf has certainly kept rescue workers quite busy over this holiday weekend.

Red flags are still flying along our shores Monday, but that doesn't seem to be a deterrent for many people hitting the beach.

Red flags are still flying along the shores Monday afternoon, but that doesn't seem to be a deterrent for many people hitting the beach. Even with the danger, some folks insist on getting in the water.

Over the weekend and into Monday, more than 100 rescue calls have been sent out. Thirty-three of those water calls came into the Panama City Beach Police Department, which is compared to two calls last year.

One person lost his life. Another is still missing. They believe the missing person was in the water, but they have not been able to locate him.

Even with increased patrols, it's been tough to keep up with the demand. So, if you are going to risk swimming in the water you need to be extra careful.

Beach Police say they understand when folks come to the beach, part of the fun is getting into the water. So, many times they will ignore the red flags.

"A lot of people come to Panama City Beach to bathe in the Gulf and they are determined to do that. What people have to realize is we're not trying to hassle people by telling them to stay out of the water. We're doing it for their safety. We don't want people to get into trouble in the water. We want people to have a good time here and survive to come back again," said Major Dave Humphreys, with the Panama City Beach Police Department.

The reasons for the red flags are the rip tide and strong currents.