Summer fun can turn to tragedy in an instant. Now is a good time to brush up on how to keep your family safe while enjoying the pool or beach this summer
According to the National Weather Service, different beaches may use different colors for warnings, but these are the most common:
Rip currents are narrow channels of fast-moving water that can occur at any beach that has breaking waves, including the Great Lakes. Rip currents can move as fast as eight feet per second. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that about 100 people are killed by rip currents every year in the U.S.
Don’t fight a rip current by attempting to swim straight back to shore. This can cause overwhelming fatigue in a very short time. Swim parallel to shore and try to swim back at an angle.
Rip currents are not always easy to spot, but signs of rip currents may include:
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