Thirty feet beyond the shore, the 

 water turns a deep, dark blue. The 

 waves break haphazardly and send 

 floating objects out to sea. A powerful 

 tugging force lurks beneath the surf, 

 hidden from unsuspecting swimmers. 



Rip currents can be deadly. But with 

 a little know-how and a level head, 

 victims can swim to safety. 



A new Sea Grant poster describes 

 the currents, how to spot them, and 

 what to do when caught in them. 



The poster is free. Write Sea Grant 

 and ask for UNC-SG-86-09. 



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 Vol. 13, No. 7, August, 1986. Dr. B.J. 

 Copeland, director. Kathy Hart, edi- 

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