Beware of Rip Currents at the Beach
When at the beach, avoid areas with no waves, as these are likely rip currents. These spots usually have darker water, indicating deeper water with calmer surfaces and smaller waves.
Rip currents can appear randomly along the coast and are very dangerous. If you step into a rip current, it can sweep you out to sea quickly, making it difficult even for an Olympic swimmer to return to shore. Rip currents are responsible for 80% of drownings at sea.
If caught in a rip current, stay calm and swim horizontally to escape. Do not try to swim directly back to shore.
Share this information with your family and friends to help keep everyone safe.
