ATLANTA — It's a common threat on sunny days, lurking in the water. Rip currents account for over 75 fatalities in the United States each year. As many Georgians head to the beaches this summer, it's ...

A teenager swimming at a beach in Palm Beach County on April 12 died after being caught in a rip current. Rip currents claim dozens of lives annually in the United States. A 17-year-old boy died ...

This week, from April 27 to May 3, marks the first Carolinas Rip Current Awareness Week — a time dedicated to educating beachgoers about the dangers of rip currents and how to stay safe along ...