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Swimmers Face Rip Current Risk Along Jersey Shore, Delaware Beaches

Swimmers at the Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches are advised to be cautious

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Swimmers at the New Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches on Tuesday were advised to be cautious because of a high risk for rip currents, the National Weather Service said.

The currents can quickly pull swimmers out to sea.

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Swimmers are advised to obey lifeguards.

If caught in a rip current, swimmers should float and try to swim in the direction following the shoreline, the weather service said.

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If unable to get free from the current, swimmers should face the shore and wave for help.

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