How to spot a riptide, a major cause of death at the beach
The beach is full of dangers that lurk beneath the water
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The ocean is a dangerous place, and the beach is no less so. Many dangers can arise along the shore, and while there are a few beach safety tips that you should be aware of before venturing out into the water, there is one specific force of nature that can truly wreak havoc: a rip current.
These seemingly innocuous areas along the ocean's edge have been known to cause deaths around the world, but what are they? And how can you identify one? Click through the gallery to find out.
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