Rip Currents Near Venice Pier | Irvine News

Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews Two swimmers near Venice Pier in LA County were caught in terrifying rip currents—some of the worst ever seen—forcing lifeguards into action to rescue them safely. One swimmer stayed calm, exactly as advised, while lifeguards report a record-breaking weekend with thousands of rescues due to dangerous swells and human activity. Experts stress: never swim directly back against a rip current—float and swim parallel to shore instead. And if you see someone in trouble, don’t jump in—call for help. The ocean’s unpredictability is real, and lifeguards are working tirelessly to keep everyone safe. 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/fb04a85ce1d66a6a