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What should I do in a rip current?

· by Sam · in Questions, Surf Science, Videos

Rip Currents. It’s crazy that they’re still such mysterious and dangerous things. These simple videos are light bulb moments that could save your life. Panic Is The Biggest Danger Most people who suffer fall to panic and exhaustion, because…

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