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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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