Rip currents account for over 80% of beach rescues, but what are they and how can you stay safe? The number one threat to beachgoers is not sharks, jellyfish, or any undersea creature. In fact, the greatest threat comes from the water itself. Rip currents, which can unexpectedly pull beachgoers out to sea, account for nearly 80% of all lifeguard rescues, according to the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA). But what exactly is a rip current, how do they form, and how can beachgoers escape their potentially deadly grasp? #RipCurrents
