Lake Michigan is especially prone to rip currents, which are powerful currents of water moving away from the shore, and they can sweep even the strongest swimmer away from shore. According to the ...

Now that summer break has begun, the beach will be a popular destination for both locals and tourists. While the emerald waters are inviting on a hot summer day, there is also a danger within them: ...

As hundreds of people on the East Coast were rescued from rip currents in the past week, one expert shared tips on how to stay safe when heading to the beach over the 4th of July weekend. Since Sunday ...

This former lifeguard helped launch an ocean safety campaign in Australia. Can his tips for escaping deadly rip currents save ...

MEANS IT’S BUSY AT THE BEACH. A LIVE LOOK FROM NEW SMYRNA WHERE FOLKS ARE ENJOYING A WARM DAY BY THE WATER, AND MORE CROWDS MEAN MORE WATER SAFETY ISSUES WHEN IT COMES TO ROUGH SEAS. WESH TWO SUNRISE ...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – As Spring Break approaches, a new tool is being used in Volusia County to give swimmers firsthand experience of the dangers of rip currents. Volusia County Beach Safety on ...

If you're one of the millions of people who'll be hitting the beach this summer, make sure you know what to do if you ever find yourself caught in a rip current while swimming. Here's what you should ...

ATLANTA — It's a common threat on sunny days, lurking in the water. Rip currents account for over 75 fatalities in the United States each year. As many Georgians head to the beaches this summer, it's ...

Rip currents claimed the life of a 31-year old man in Seaside Heights this week as hundreds of rescues were reported across multiple Jersey Shore beaches. On Monday, Aug. 11, seven swimmers were ...

Watch out for rip currents this weekend if you are getting in the water at the Jersey Shore or Delaware beaches. Even the best swimmers can be affected by dangerous rip currents. The National Weather ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lake Michigan is especially prone to rip currents, which are powerful currents of water moving away from the shore, and they can ...