Risky waters in Washington? What to know about rip currents and how to stay safe

AI Briefing

• – • Rip currents cause 100 deaths annually, emphasizing their potential danger at beaches.
• – • Recognizing rip currents involves looking for discolored or foamy water, and lack of breaking waves.
• – • To escape a rip current, swim parallel to the shore until out of the current, then swim back to safety.