Rip currents can sweep away even the strongest swimmers. Rescues can quickly turn to tragedy when a rescuer gets caught in ...

The rip current risk remains extremely high up and down the East Coast as Hurricane Erin continues to move north.

Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life-threatening rip currents and high surf to New York and New Jersey shores for the ...

There are an estimated 300,000 annual drowning deaths worldwide, according to WHO. That comes out to an average of 822 people per day. Here’s how to avoid becoming a statistic.

NJ rip currents claimed a life in Seaside Heights as hundreds of rescues were reported across the Jersey Shore.

High Surf Advisory is in effect through Thursday, with the risk of dangerous rip currents stretching across local beaches.

Here are some things to know about rip currents: Rip currents are narrow columns of water flowing rapidly away from the beach ...

If you're caught in a rip current, News 5 Meteorologists said, although the panic of losing control is real, calm down.

Rip currents don't drag you underwater. Instead, they pull you away from shore. If you get caught in one, do not try to swim back to shore or panic.

Meteorologist Dalencia Jenkins has tips on what to do if you get caught in a rip current at the beach.

If you feel yourself being pulled into one, remember this: “Number one thing to do is remain calm,” Gill said. “If you can stay on top of the water, you can survive a rip current.” ...

If you feel yourself being pulled into one, remember this: “Number one thing to do is remain calm,” Gill said. “If you can stay on top of the water, you can survive a rip current.” ...