Infographic: Caught in a rip current? Rip currents pull you out, not under. 1. Relax and float. 2. Don’t swim against the current. 3. Swim out of it along the shore, then to land. 4. If you can’t escape, float or tread water. 5. Yell or wave for help.

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Rip currents pull you out, not under.

  • Relax and float.
  • Don’t swim against the current.
  • Swim out of it along the shore, then to land.
  • If you can’t escape, float or tread water.
  • Yell or wave for help.

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  1. Rip Currents and Beach Hazards (opens in a new tab) National Weather Service
  2. What is a rip current? (opens in a new tab) NOAA National Ocean Service

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