What to do if you are caught in a rip current
In fact, everything is not as scary as it may seem. The reverse current is often confused with the underwater current, which runs along the bottom of the sea or ocean and can drag a person underwater. With a back current, only the top layer of water is moving, which means that it will not drag you down or slam into a wave. If there are lifeguards on the beach, they will get to you in a few minutes.
If you feel yourself being swept out to sea, do not panic and do not try to swim to shore against the current. This is a very difficult task even for strong experienced swimmers. Instead, try swimming parallel to the shoreline. Usually the back current is not too wide and you will probably be able to swim out of it quickly.
If you can’t swim out of the current, save your strength and swim forward with the current. The current will weaken fairly quickly and you can swim away and then return to shore.
How to get out of the reverse current
In order not to become a victim of the reverse current, it is important to follow simple safety rules:
Choose beaches where lifeguards are working.
Do not swim alone, especially in unfamiliar places.
If in doubt about whether to enter the water, it is better to stay on the shore.
