For years, we've been told to swim parallel to the shore to escape a rip current, but now experts say that's not always the best way to do it. ABC News' Victor Oquendo shares the new strategy.

A RED FLAG DAY with HIGH rip current risk at all ocean beaches from Duck to Ocracoke. Ocean conditions will lead to powerful rip currents. Ocean swimming is not recommended, stay out of the ...

On Tuesday at 8:16 p.m. a beach hazards statement was released by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC in effect until Wednesday ...

Warnings of high risk of rip currents across several Eastern North Carolina beaches, with red flag alerts for public ...

A RED FLAG DAY with HIGH rip current risk at all ocean beaches from Duck to Ocracoke. Ocean conditions will lead to powerful rip currents. Ocean swimming is not recommended, stay out of the ...

On Tuesday at 12:31 a.m. an updated rip current statement was issued by the NWS Wilmington NC valid between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.

More flooding is forecast at the North Carolina coast Monday night and there is a high rip current risk Tuesday along all ...

On Monday at 8:28 p.m. a rip current statement was issued by the NWS Wilmington NC valid for Tuesday between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m ...

As the Memorial Day weekend kicks off, North Carolina coastal areas are watching for dangerous rip currents and two swimming ...

A red flag at Emerald Isle warns beachgoers to expect dangerously strong currents and rough seas if they swim in the ocean.