Lifeguards are rescuing people from the water at a rate not seen for more than five years, with people being reminded of the dangers of rip currents.
More than 100 rescues had been carried out across the state every day on average since 25 December.– between Christmas and New Year – with the 17 deaths adding to nine others earlier in December.
A 2021 report found that close to four million Australians have been unintentionally caught in a rip current at some stage, with 26 per cent needing to be rescued or assisted to safety.What is a rip current, and why are they so deadly? “Essentially, it’s a current where the water moves in and out between sandbanks and causes a strong drag away from the shore, out to sea, and then circles back around to the beach again.”
Once caught in a powerful rip, it can be difficult to break free and return to shore. Rips are complex, can quickly change shape and location, and can also be difficult to spot.The nature of rips means they can be deceptive when searching for a safe space to swim. “When people come down [to the beach], you shouldn’t look for the spots that are dark and smooth. That is, in fact, a rip.”It is necessary to try and remain calm as possible when in a rip current.
Alternatively, you can try swimming with the rip in a parallel direction to the beach or any breaking waves. You can use the waves to help you back into safer waters.
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