But rip currents are the greatest danger and account for the most beach rescues every year. Six people drowned in rip currents over a recent two-day period in Florida, including a couple ...

A rip current statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 3:06 a.m. valid from 6 p.m. until Saturday 6 ...

Rip currents are dangerous currents that pull people out to sea and can move faster than Olympic swimmers in the water. In general, you can escape a rip current by swimming parallel to shore.

If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help." ...