Ocean safety: what is a rip current?

Mon, Jun 12th 2017, 02:00 PM

As we approach this year's summer solstice the increase in temperature and humidity cannot be missed.  Each day gets not only longer but hotter and Bahamians are heading to the beach in droves.

Young, old, big and small, going to the beach is a great way to cool off but it's not always as safe as we think.  Just this month a little girl's body was found in the waters off of Arawak Cay after having gone missing the afternoon before.  It's suspected she may have been caught in a rip current or rip tide, a dangerous ocean current that can quickly whisk swimmers out to sea.
Would you know what to do if you got caught in a rip current? Watch the video below to learn more and keep you and your loved ones safe this summer.

 

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