Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water. Moving at speeds of up to eight feet per second, rip currents can move faster than an Olympic swimmer. Captions and image source: NOAA
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Rip currents account for 80% of beach rescues, and can be dangerous or deadly if you don’t know what to do.
But if you know your options, survey your situation, and stay calm, you can stay safe and continue to have fun in the surf, sand, and sun…
WATCH: Break the Grip of the Rip – NOAA
