Headed to the beach? Learn how to spot a rip current and why swimming parallel to shore could save your life.

According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, lifeguards rescue tens of thousands of people from rip currents ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As of April 15, 14 people across the United States have died in the "surf zone," according to preliminary data gathered by the ...

Rip currents can be unsuspecting, and when spending a day at the beach, it's important to be aware of the threats from rip currents, understand how they happen and how to save yourself if you get ...

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SAN DIEGO — To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, “Don’t panic!” may be difficult to heed, even if that’s exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but ...

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department has a new tool in its tool box -- a rip current simulator advancing water rescue technology for local first responders.

Depending on how you look at it; rip currents can either be your best friend or your worst nightmare. These powerful flowing bands of water have caught bathers, swimmers, surfers out for years – and ...