The greatest danger lurking in the waves at the beach this summer isn't a shark — it's a rip current. About 100 people drown from rip currents along U.S. beaches each year, according to the United ...

Rip currents are strong channels of water flowing away from shore, often found near breaks in sandbars or structures. Signs of a rip current include a channel of choppy water, a noticeable color ...

Forecasters have warned that a former tropical disturbance making its way inland is making Gulf Coast beaches prime for rip currents, a deadly ocean danger that kills dozens every year in the United ...

A day of swimming at the beach can quickly turn deadly whenever rip currents are present. Imagine floating along with the surf when suddenly a strong flow of water knocks you off balance — sometimes ...

From land, a rip current can appear relatively calm, as a strip of water that extends out between breaking waves. Its appearance can be deceiving. By Christine Hauser and Hannah Ziegler Hurricane Erin ...

Within the inviting waters of the ocean, a silent peril lurks beneath — powerful, narrow channels of water known as rip currents. A rip current possesses the ability to carry even the strongest ...