Rip currents can sweep away even the strongest swimmers. Rescues can quickly turn to tragedy when a rescuer gets caught in the current.

From land, a rip current can appear relatively calm, as a strip of water that extends out between breaking waves. Its appearance can be deceiving.

Tips on how to escape a rip current in Lake Michigan, and how to help a struggling swimmer without putting yourself at risk.

Rip currents can sweep away even the strongest swimmers. Rescues can quickly turn to tragedy when a rescuer gets caught in the current.

Rip currents are powerful and fast-moving channels of water that flow away from the shore and out to the ocean. They catch people by surprise and are strong enough to overpower the strongest swimmers.

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