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United States Rip Current Rescue. The biggest killer on America's beaches isn't sharks. Rip Currents are America's greatest beach hazard. Every summer these menacing currents are responsible for up...

United States Rip Current Rescue. The biggest killer on America's beaches isn't sharks. Rip Currents are America's greatest beach hazard. Every summer these menacing currents are responsible for up to 80% of all beach rescues, and tragically, they claim many lives. Filmed across the nations most popular beaches, including California, The Gulf Coast, North Carolina and New England, Rip Current Rescue features dramatic stories of survival captured on camera. The program will take you to the frontlines of U.S beach safety - up close with those dedicated to keeping the public safe from these deadly currents. Rip Current Rescue will also take you beneath the water's surface into the hearts of these currents following leading scientist Doctor Rob Brander as he unlocks the secrets of how rips operate. Rip Current Rescue also reveals why the Great Lakes are a hotspot for rip current drownings - despite being hundreds of miles from an ocean. Rip Current Rescue - America's first documentary on rip current survival. Compelling stories to help you understand rip currents, to know how to spot them, and what to do if you ever find yourself in the grip of a rip.

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