Ever wonder why they say to swim along the beach to escape a rip current? As shown by this green dye in a rip current; rips will pull you straight away from shore. If you try to swim against the rip current, you'll get worn out. #KnowBeforeYouGo https://t.co/9C3kG4NjL2 pic.twitter.com/6tpRHAy9XS
— National Weather Service (@NWS) September 3, 2021