Rip currents are strong channels of water flowing away from shore, often found near breaks in sandbars or structures. Signs of a rip current include a channel of choppy water, a noticeable color ...

An estimated 100 people are killed each year by rip currents, which drag swimmers away from shore Rachel DeSantis is a senior writer on the music team at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since ...

A day of swimming at the beach can quickly turn deadly whenever rip currents are present. Imagine floating along with the surf when suddenly a strong flow of water knocks you off balance — sometimes ...

Within the inviting waters of the ocean, a silent peril lurks beneath — powerful, narrow channels of water known as rip currents. A rip current possesses the ability to carry even the strongest ...