🌊 SURVIVING A RIP CURRENT: Rip currents will not pull you down, so if you get caught in one, remember DON'T PANIC. 👉 If You Get Caught in a Rip Current – Don’t panic. Swim parallel to shore rather than against the current. If you are unable to escape, float or tread water. If you need help, yell, or wave for assistance. 👉 If You See Someone Else Caught in a Rip Current – Call for help. If a lifeguard is not available, throw something that can be used as a floatation device, but do not attempt

How to survive a rip current. 1. Identify the fact that you’re in a rip current. This seems like it would be obvious, but when you’re in the moment and you’re having fun in the water, it can take a while to realize there’s a problem. Having awareness is crucial. 2. Stay calm and don’t waste energy swimming against the current, this is partly why rip currents are so dangerous. People fatigue themselves out frantically trying to swim to shore, and can drown before anyone on the beach even realizes

1.8K views · 20 reactions |  Do you know how to spot and escape a rip current? Swim parallel to the shore and if you can't escape, float to live.  Find your nearest lifeguarded beach ➡️ bit.ly/3ciKtKz  In an emergency, call Coastguard 999 | Cornwall Council | Facebook

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