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San Diego Lifeguards Issue New Rip-Current Safety Guidelines

6/25/2026

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San Diego lifeguards issued updated rip-current safety guidance for swimmers on California beaches.
Rip currents cause about 100 U.S. beach drownings annually, account for over 80% of rescues, and have caused 21 deaths in 2026.
Lifeguards tell swimmers caught in a rip current to stay calm, flip onto their back, float, and raise an arm for help.

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San Diego lifeguards issued updated rip-current safety guidance for swimmers on California beaches.
Rip currents cause about 100 U.S. beach drownings annually, account for over 80% of rescues, and have caused 21 deaths in 2026.
Lifeguards tell swimmers caught in a rip current to stay calm, flip onto their back, float, and raise an arm for help.