A group of more than 10 people were pulled far from shore and scattered along a "dog-leg" rip current, which bends and ...

Rip currents were an issue for swimmers along the Gulf of Mexico in June. ... accompanied by an aerial view that shows deep trenches that rip currents dug into the shoreline along Panama City Beach.

Dangerous rip currents responsible for several drownings at Gulf Coast beaches 02:05. Seven people died over nine days this month at Panama City Beach along the Gulf Coast of Florida, the National ...

Permanent rip currents often exist alongside these structures. Pay especially close attention to children and elderly when at the beach. Even in shallow water, wave action can cause loss of footing.

Ex-NFL player among 10 deaths caused by dangerous rip currents off Florida, Alabama beaches A former NFL quarterback, a firefighter from Georgia and two fathers who drowned while trying to save ...

Rip currents form when there is a variation in wave breaks along a beach. ... In this aerial view of Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, ...

Deadly rip currents are to blame for a dozen apparent drownings over the past two weeks on Florida's Panhandle, ... An aerial view of Panama City Beach, Fla., in November.

Weather Authority warns South Florida boaters in small vessels to beware of wind gusts, rip currents Aerial video shows Biscayne Bay rescue in Miami-Dade . Julie Durda, Meteorologist.

Rip currents can occur at the shore, not just in very deep water. And remember: to escape a rip current, swim parallel to the shore. Don't try to swim against it, as it'll only use up your energy.

The dramatic incident unfolded as the teen found herself caught in a powerful rip tide about 100 yards from the shore along Pensacola Beach, battling the strong currents of the ocean for a ...