Rip Currents: Stay Safe This Summer | San Diego News

San Diego lifeguards are sounding the alarm as rip currents claim over 80% of this summer’s 4,000+ beach rescues—thanks to heavy surf and high tides. One lifeguard, Hunter Littlewood, who survived a personal rip current encounter, shares key survival tips: don’t swim against it—swim sideways parallel to shore and wave for help. Spotting them? Look for discolored water swirling out to sea. Awareness is your best defense—stay safe, enjoy the waves, and never underestimate the ocean’s power. 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/6b110573a4b0772e