How to identify rip currents and what to do if you're caught in one The greatest danger lurking in the waves at the beach this summer isn't a shark — it's a rip current. About 100 people drown ...

How to spot a rip current Spotting a rip current may even be difficult for trained lifeguards, making it even harder for the average beach-goer. It might be easiest to spot a rip current by first ...

Forecasters have warned that a former tropical disturbance making its way inland is making Gulf Coast beaches prime for rip currents, a deadly ocean danger that kills dozens every year in the United ...

Rip currents are one of the most dangerous beach hazards, killing roughly 100 Americans per year. Here's how to identify them and stay safe over the July 4 holiday.

Earlier this year in April, a 17-year-old boy died after being caught in a rip current at Lake Worth Beach in Palm Beach County, Florida. A South Florida dad, Antwon Wilson, was recognized as a ...

Hundreds rescued from rip currents on East Coast beaches as expert shares safety tips for 4th of July weekend, including how to escape dangerous currents and stay aware.

Try to relax. Rip currents don’t pull you under. Don’t try to swim against a rip current because you will expend too much energy — energy you need to survive and escape the rip current. Don’t try to ...

Rip currents are generally less than 80 feet wide, so swimming a short distance parallel to the shore can help escape the current. Once free, swim at an angle back to shore.

Former Georgia police officer dead after saving 5 in beach rip current Chase Childers, 38, is survived by his wife and 3 children By Rachel Wolf Fox News Published July 17, 2025 10:10am EDT Facebook ...