2024-04-20T05:04:40Z http://www.edu4drr.org/video/video/listTagged?tag=Swimming&rss=yes&xn_auth=no tag:www.edu4drr.org,2016-03-26:2114760:Video:37994 2016-03-26T17:07:20.196Z Justin Sharpe http://www.edu4drr.org/profile/JustinSharpe

If you do happen to be caught in a rip current, stay calm. It won't pull you under - it'll just pull you away from shore. If you try to fight the rip current and swim against it, you'll just get worn out. Instead - float!<br></br> <br></br> If you're a good swimmer, swim parallel to shore until you've cleared the pull of the rip current. Swim with the waves, allowing them to push you to shore.<br></br> <br></br> If you can, wave and yell to get the attention of lifeguards and people on shore to let them…

If you do happen to be caught in a rip current, stay calm. It won't pull you under - it'll just pull you away from shore. If you try to fight the rip current and swim against it, you'll just get worn out. Instead - float!<br /> <br /> If you're a good swimmer, swim parallel to shore until you've cleared the pull of the rip current. Swim with the waves, allowing them to push you to shore.<br /> <br /> If you can, wave and yell to get the attention of lifeguards and people on shore to let them know you need help.