Rip Current Safety Analysis

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In the text Rip Current Safety, it tells that you should look for these signs when trying to identify a rip current. It also tells how to avoid rip currents and if you see one trapped in one, you should not try to help them yourself. you should get help from a lifeguard, because many people drown from trying to save other people. It also states that you should never swim alone. It also tells you how to survive if you ever get caught in one. It also says why they form, how they form, and why they are so dangerous. In summary, the text is devoted on how to protect you from rip

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