Rip Currents Kill: What to Do If Caught | Boston News

Rip currents are deadly ocean killers—powerful, sneaky channels that pull you away from shore, not under. Already this summer, tragic drownings in Martha’s Vineyard and Provincetown remind us: the ocean doesn’t care about your strength or your day. Caused by offshore winds and often hidden even on sunny days, these currents demand calm. Don’t fight them—swim parallel to shore until you’re out, then head back. Spot them by darker, calmer water or foam lines. Over 100 die yearly nationwide. As summer winds down, watch for choppy seas and heed warning flags. If you see someone struggling, don’t jump in—call for help and throw them something buoyant. Your life—and theirs—depends on it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e8f3da8dfa58cc94