Rip Currents

What is a rip?

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A rip is a very strong and narrow current that flows out to the sea.

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It usually has darker patches of water with no breaking waves.

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Rip currents can reach speeds faster than Olympic swimmers.

Escape a rip

Step 1

Step 1

Don't panic, stay calm!

Step 2

Step 2

Swim across the rip.

Step 3

Step 3

Swim back to the sand.

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DO NOT

Do not swim against the direction of the rip current.

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