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Beach Safety Tips for Avoiding Rip Currents

The most dangerous thing about swimming in the ocean isn't sharks, jellyfish, toxic red tides, or, despite what your mom might say, getting in the water too soon after eating.  Going by the number of lifeguard rescues, the biggest hazard at the beach—by far—is encountering a rip current. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…