Two people are shot during a Daytona Beach celebration while hundreds gather for a 'Zero Ducks Given' pool party at Lake of the Ozarks as the US sees wild Memorial weekend blowouts after lockdown was eased(53 Pics)
Six people have been hurt in a Daytona, Florida shooting as thousands of people across the country defied social distancing rules, including revelers at a wild Memorial Day pool party in Missouri named 'Zero Ducks Given'.
Two people were shot and four were hit by shrapnel in the Florida incident around 7.30pm Saturday on South Ocean Avenue near Breakers Oceanfront Park.
Gunfire erupted along the beachside road where more than 200 people were seen partying and dancing as lockdowns eased up.
Several people were wounded and taken to the hospital but the injuries are not life-threatening, authorities said. Police said no suspects were arrested and the victims were not cooperating with the investigation.
Authorities had been expecting in influx after last week Governor Ron DeSantis said businesses could operate at 50 percent capacity.
In the Tampa area along Florida's Gulf Coast, the crowds were so big that authorities took the extraordinary step of closing parking lots because they were full.
'Disney is closed, Universal is closed. Everything is closed so where did everybody come with the first warm day with 50% opening? Everybody came to the beach,' Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said at a Sunday news conference, referring to crowds in the Daytona Beach area.
Six people were wounded Saturday in a Daytona Beach shooting as massive crowds gathered during Memorial Day weekend
Daytona Police Chief Craig Capri said Sunday at a news conference that two people were shot (not pictured) in the area around 7.30pm. The general scene is pictured
Pictured is the scene where a driver was spotted throwing money out of a car. Police vowed to find the man responsible
The shooting incident occurred near Breakers Oceanfront Park. Authorities had to shut of parking lots to control beach-goers
Cocoa Beach, Florida, was packed with Memorial Day beachgoers on Saturday. The beaches are open for business again during the coronavirus epidemic
Cops are looking for one man suspected of encouraging a crowd to gather due to him tossing money out of a car. A video shows approximately 200 people surrounding a vehicle parked on State A1A road outside Burger King.
Chitwood vowed to identify and charge the man but did not say what he would be charged with.
Police said several incidents occurred in the area this weekend, but no one has been arrested.
'I know people were scared and I know people were upset about the numbers of crowds there,' Daytona Police Chief Craig Capri said. 'We don’t take this lightly especially with the crowds gathering together right now as we got the coronavirus still going around and people not practicing social distancing. But I’m not the social distancing police — that’s not my job.'
Volusia County Beach safety director Ray Manchester said along a 47-mile stretch of beach, 300 people were rescued by lifeguards Saturday in the Gulf Coast. He said about the beach: 'Every part of it was full'.
The holiday weekend activity apparently put 'terror' into local residents and visitors to the area. Volusia Councilwoman Billie Wheeler told the Orlando Sentinel that a hotel owner reported 26 guests checking out Sunday due to the events of Saturday.
Guests at the $10 Zero Ducks Given event at Backwater Jack's were spotted hugging and kissing on Saturday afternoon
Revelers are seen celebrating Memorial Day weekend at Osage Beach at the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri on Saturday
'What a nice day': Blackwater Jack's hosted their first party of the summer pool season despite the coronavirus pandemic
A man and woman are seen kissing at Shady Gators, a multi-level bar and grill restaurant on Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
Despite a sign at Shady Gators asking people to keep six feet apart, people are seen crowding around the packed venue
A similar scene continued into the night at Shady Gators on Saturday as crowds gathered to watch live bands on stage
Hundreds of revelers have been spotted partying at Lake of the Ozarks on Memorial Day weekend, with a complete disregard for social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic.
People packed out bars and restaurants and videos shared to social media on Saturday showed crammed pools at the likes of Shady Gators and Backwater Jack's on Osage Beach after Missouri Governor Mike Parson partially lifted coronavirus lockdowns earlier this month.
In Missouri there are almost 12,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 681 related deaths. In Osage county there were five cases.
Missouri appeared to be enjoying the first phase of Parsons' reopening plan which states that gyms and hotel swimming pools can open 'if they adhere to strict social distancing and sanitation protocols.'
A family gather around a table outside an ice cream store in the Atlanta Beltline park on Sunday, Memorial Day weekend
People take a stroll through the Atlanta Beltline on Sunday, the former railway corridor, now a multi-use trail on the outskirts of the city
A man on a skateboard flies past a pair of women at the Atlanta Beltline trail on Sunday
A young man wearing a protective face mask rides his bicycle along a busy Coney Island boardwalk during the current coronavirus outbreak on Sunday. No swimming was allowed and social distancing reminders were abundant on the beach
A group of youngsters riding their bikes over Coney Island boardwalk in Brooklyn on Sunday as the summer got into swing amid the coronavirus pandemic
People are seen at Coney Island beach on Sunday - New York has been the worst affected US state by a long shot and the populace were less keen to head out than some of their compatriots across the US on Memorial Day Weekend
A woman with a Stars and Stripes placed in the sand before her sits on the sand as beaches remained closed for swimming at Coney Island on Sunday
Hundreds stroll across the boardwalk at Coney Island beach on the Memorial Day weekend
Crowds gathered on the boardwalk of Brooklyn, Coney Island on Sunday, with many not wearing mask and not social distancing. People can be seen touching and talking within feet of each other
A man holding a pink parasol smiles in Sheep Meadow, Central Park on Sunday, as New Yorkers headed out to celebrate the summer
For smaller locations (less than 10,000 square feet), retail businesses must maintain 25 percent or less of the authorized occupancy. For larger locations (10,000 square feet or greater), they must maintain 10 percent or less of the authorized occupancy. However these restrictions do not apply to restaurants or hotels.
Health experts have not indicated that coronavirus can be spread in water. However some merry pool-goers were filmed holding hands and kissing.
Organizers of Zero Ducks Given at Backwater Jack's advertised that they had worked with government officials to kick off pool season safely. They stated on Facebook there would be reduced capacity but did not say what their limit was for the gathering which started at 11am.
Signage at Shady Gators reminded attendees to stay at least six feet apart but it was blatantly ignored by many.
Pictured left, a merry party guest twirls a passerby. Right, an attendee points out the rules being broken at Backwater Jack's
Lake of the Ozarks reportedly had one of its busiest Memorial Day weekends this year. Surrounding venues were booked out too. Right, is a flyer for the Backwater Jack's event
Some people said the Backwater Jack's venue stuck to their advertised promise while others claimed they didn't
Attendees appeared without a care in the world at packed out summer events on Saturday and Sunday in Missouri
They didn't wear any protective face masks as they kicked off the busy pool party season in Lake of the Ozarks on Saturday
Video showed people inches away from one another at swim-up bars and bathing suit-clad drinkers hugging and dancing closely.
'No covid concerns at the lake of the ozarks,' Scott Pasmore, an KTVK-3TV Arizona anchor tweeted.
It wasn't just the pool area that appeared very overcrowded, the bar area overlooking it was filled with revelers too.
One attendee said they did a good job.
'When we walked up my first words were "oh my gosh" it was intense for sure!! Social distancing was nonexistent. However everyone was enjoying themselves. It was a very carefree environment but security was heavy!' Jodi Akins told CNN. 'They checked all of our temps and had thousands of little bottles of hand sanitizer!! They did a good job with what they had to work with!'
Despite the advised reduced capacity, the area in general was predicted to have one of its busiest weekends for the holiday this year.
'It's supposed to be one of the biggest Memorial Day weekends we've seen at the lake here in years,' Bill Morgan, manager of Robins Resort in Lake of the Ozarks, told KTVI.
Aerial view of people lying in social distancing circles at Dolores Park, San Francisco, amid the coronavirus outbreak on Memorial Day weekend on Sunday
People lying in social distancing circles at Dolores Park, San Francisco, California on Sunday
People enjoy the less restricted Ventura beachfront in California over Memorial Day weekend
A local resident who filmed the action with his drone appeared to confirm the prediction was correct.
'It definitely seems like more (traffic) than last year,' Adam Kirk said. 'It seems like everyone is having the same idea, to come to the lake to enjoy summer, because you can social distance at the same time.'
St. Louis County plans on reopening pools in early June but St Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson said what she saw in social media videos from the event was 'deeply disturbing'.
'It’s irresponsible and dangerous to engage in such high risk behavior just to have some fun over the extended holiday weekend,' she said in a statement, KMOV reports.
'Now, these folks will be going home to St. Louis and counties across Missouri and the Midwest, raising concerns about the potential of more positive cases, hospitalizations, and tragically, deaths. Deeply disturbing.'
The US is on track to surpass 100,000 coronavirus deaths in the next few days, while Europe has seen over 169,000 dead, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Worldwide, more than 5.4 million people have been infected and nearly 345,000 have died.
Beachgoers relax in Cocoa Beach, Florida, on Saturday as hundreds of thousands of Americans nationwide emerged from quarantine to enjoy the sun during Memorial Day weekend
In Missouri there were almost 12,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 681 related deaths on Sunday. In Osage county there were five cases
Sheriff's deputies and beach patrols tried to make sure people kept their distance from others as they soaked up the rays on the sand and at parks and other recreation sites around the country.
On Georgia’s Tybee Island, the beach was filled with families, bicyclists, beach chairs, games, swimmers and more. On a main drag, people lined the sidewalk at Wet Willie’s, a chain bar that sells frozen cocktails. Most stood close together — not nearly 6 feet (2 meters) apart — and none wore masks.
But at a nearby grocery store, staff members handed customers gloves and a number to keep track of how many people were inside at a time. Shoppers had their own masks.
Officials in California said most people were covering their faces and keeping their distance even as they ventured to beaches and parks. Many Southern California beaches were open only for swimming, running and other activities.
Boaters participate in the Make America Great Again parade on Sunday May 24, 2020 in Charleston, South Carolina
A Facebook post noted the event, which was scheduled to begin at the US Coast Guard station on the battery in Downtown Charleston and wind it's way up the harbor, was hosted by OSR Marine, a marine supply store
Sara Stewart, foreground, reads a book while away from crowds visiting Baker Beach during the coronavirus outbreak in San Francisco, Sunday
Visitors set up inside circles designed to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus by encouraging social distancing at Dolores Park in San Francisco, Sunday
Visitors gather on the beach Sunday, May 24, 2020, in Newport Beach, California, during the coronavirus outbreak
At New York’s Orchard Beach in the Bronx, kids played with toys, and people sat in folding chairs. Some wore winter coats on a cool and breezy day, and many wore masks and sat apart from others.
'Good to be outside. Fresh air. Just good to enjoy the outdoors,' said Danovan Clacken, whose face was covered.
On the Sunday talk shows, Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, said she was 'very concerned' about scenes of people crowding together over the weekend.
'We really want to be clear all the time that social distancing is absolutely critical. And if you can't social distance and you´re outside, you must wear a mask,' she said on ABC's This Week.
Visitors crowd the beach during the Memorial Day holiday weekend as Southern California sees a relaxing of restrictions that were in place to due to the coronavirus pandemic, in Newport Beach, California
Visitors crowd the beach during the Memorial Day holiday weekend as Southern California sees a relaxing of restrictions that were in place to due to the coronavirus pandemic, in Newport Beach, California, USA, 24 May 2020
Holiday beachgoers head to Venice Beach on Memorial Day as coronavirus safety restrictions continue being relaxed in Los Angeles County and nationwide on May 24, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. County officials are braced for a holiday weekend that could again challenge residents' resolve to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by adhering to stay-at-home restrictions, avoiding large gatherings, wearing face coverings and social distancing when interacting with others. A growing heatwave also adds to the temptation to gather at beaches
Visitors crowd the beach during the Memorial Day holiday weekend as Southern California sees a relaxing of restrictions that were in place to due to the coronavirus pandemic, in Newport Beach, California, USA, 24 May 2020
Visitors crowd the beach during the Memorial Day holiday weekend as Southern California sees a relaxing of restrictions that were in place to due to the coronavirus pandemic, in Newport Beach, California, USA, 24 May 2020
Visitors crowd the beach during the Memorial Day holiday weekend as Southern California sees a relaxing of restrictions that were in place to due to the coronavirus pandemic, in Newport Beach, California, USA, 24 May 2020
Visitors crowd the beach during the Memorial Day holiday weekend as Southern California sees a relaxing of restrictions that were in place to due to the coronavirus pandemic, in Newport Beach, California, USA, 24 May 2020
Visitors crowd the beach during the Memorial Day holiday weekend as Southern California sees a relaxing of restrictions that were in place to due to the coronavirus pandemic, in Newport Beach, California
A group of at least 15 people float on connected inflatables down the American River in the Sunrise Recreation Area near Rancho Cordova, California on Sunday
A Sacramento County park ranger issues an alcohol citation to an American River visitor in the Sunrise Recreation Area near Rancho Cordova. Alcohol is banned along the shoreline of the river between Hazel and Watt avenues on Memorial Day weekend
Two people are shot during a Daytona Beach celebration while hundreds gather for a 'Zero Ducks Given' pool party at Lake of the Ozarks as the US sees wild Memorial weekend blowouts after lockdown was eased(53 Pics)
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