Rip currents explained: How to spot and survive them
• Rip currents are strong channels of water flowing away from the shore, responsible for approximately 100 deaths annually.
• Identify rip currents by looking for calm, darker water, gaps in wave patterns, or debris moving seaward.
• If caught in a rip current, don't fight it; swim parallel to the shore or float and signal for help.
Rip currents: dangerous channels, know how to survive
Rip currents are powerful, fast-moving channels of water that can pull swimmers away from the shore. They are responsible for approximately 100 deaths each year. Understanding how to spot and survive a rip current can save your life.
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