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skimchick

Posted 1/20/2008 2:52:31 PM

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Did you know about 80% of lifeguard rescues are related to rip currents? Rip currents are common and you should always be aware of ocean conditions before going in for a dip. You don't have to go out very far to feel the pull of a strong rip current, sometimes just standing ankle deep. A rip current is a channel of water that flows away from the shore, often forming at breaks in sandbars also near jetties and piers. They can be narrow, or up to 50 yards wide. Look for channels of brown, choppy foamy water , may also contain various types of debris heading out to sea. The key to surviving a rip current is remaining calm and not expend all your energy fighting the current. The current will pull you away from the shore, but it won't suck you under water You should swim parallel to the shore until you feel like your out of the rip, the proceed to swim at an angle back to shore. If you see someone caught in a rip current, call emergency response, try and get a float to reach them, but do not attempt to swim out and rescue. Many people have lost their lives trying to rescue others.

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