Factoid/2013/06/06
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< Beachapedia:Factoid | 2013 | 06
This is Rip Current Awareness Week
- "Rip currents are strong narrow currents moving away from shore. According to the United States Lifesaving Association, 80 percent of surf beach rescues are attributed to rip currents, and more than 100 people die annually from drowning in rip currents." - excerpts from NOAA website. Read more.
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