Ocean
Safety
It's
hard to resist a
day on the beach,
but you'll need
to know some safety
rules when you're
swimming in the
ocean. When you
first get to the
beach, check with
the lifeguard to
find out how strong
the waves are.
In
some places swimmers
may encounter strong
undertows or ocean
currents. Rip currents
are so strong that
they can carry swimmers
away from shore
before they know
what's happening.
If you are caught
in a current, swim
parallel to the
shore (alongside
the shore) rather
than to the shore
until the water
stops pulling you,
then swim back to
shore. If you can't
get back to the
beach, tread water
and wave for a lifeguard's
help.
You
might run into some
jellyfish,
getting stung is
no fun. It can hurt
and blister your
skin. If you get
stung, tell an adult
as soon as possible.
Swimming
Safety Tips
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