11 Have Died in Rip Currents Along the Gulf Coast. Here's How to Escape One.
Experts advise swimmers to pay attention to warning flags and beach forecasts and to not panic if they find themselves in a rip current.
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Experts advise swimmers to pay attention to warning flags and beach forecasts and to not panic if they find themselves in a rip current.
One of the deadliest periods for swimmers in recent memory began after a series of intense storms occurred.
When it comes to rip currents, awareness can make all the difference between a day of fun in the sun and a potentially life-threatening situation.
Beaches in Florida became even more packed as the temperatures soared these past two weeks, resulting in a number of people choosing to ignore lifeguard warnings and test the water despite the dangerous rip currents.
Drudge Report, one of the most viewed news aggregators in the world had a headline on Tuesday that said, "Beach of Death."