Rip current warnings up from Boca to Vero

·         Swim at guarded beaches and heed to the advice of beach patrol.

·         If caught in the seaward pull of a rip current do not attempt to move directly toward shore.  Instead move sideways across the rip currents until the pull eases.

·         If a lifeguard is not available, have someone call 9-1-1.

·         Throw the rip current victim something that floats: a lifejacket, a cooler or inflatable ball.

·         Yell instructions on how to escape. 

·         Never go into the water alone, and if you aren’t a strong swimmer, stick to shallow waters (although shallow waters can be dangerous too for weak swimmers).

·         Only swim in areas where there is a lifeguard or strong swimmers on the beach who can keep a safe eye on you.