SAN DIEGO — To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, “Don’t panic!” may be difficult to heed, even if that’s exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but ...

Rip currents can be unsuspecting, and when spending a day at the beach, it's important to be aware of the threats from rip currents, understand how they happen and how to save yourself if you get ...

CEBU CITY, Philippines — What may look like a calm and inviting stretch of beach can sometimes hide one of the ocean’s deadliest dangers—rip currents. Rip currents are responsible for numerous beach ...

Experts call them drowning machines. Rip currents and their strong force are a stark reminder of just how the ocean can turn on you in mere seconds. Rip currents don’t pull you under water, they pull ...