New York Rip Tide Drownings

- Moderate rip tides reported, but no warnings given to swimmersTimes Online: Wave of drownings on New York beaches - Times Online (July 27, 2008)
- Casualties include: 10-year old girl, 22-year old fatherTimes Online: Wave of drownings on New York beaches - Times Online (July 27, 2008)
- Rockaway Beach area is widely known for its dangerous currentsDaily News: Hope fades for teen lost in waves off Rockaways (July 19, 2008)

More than a half dozen people have drowned or have been reported missing since strong rip tides hit the New York coastline the weekend of July 25, 2008.NJ.com: More drownings, missing swimmer in NYC area (July 26, 2008) Rip tides were also responsible for hundreds of lifeguard rescues and several drowning deaths along the Northern Atlantic coast earlier in the month. The earlier rip tides were influenced by Hurricane Bertha, which passed near the New York coastline.6abc.com video: Shore goers cautious of rip currents 7/15/08 (Time: 1:52) (July 15, 2008)
Rip Tides
Rip tides are strong currents that pull swimmers away from the shore and out to sea. Rip tides are very dangerous, even for strong swimmers, but are particularly deadly to children and the elderly. The New York Daily News has published information on how to escape a rip tide:Daily News: Escape riptides by going with flow (Saturday 19, 2008)
1. Do not fight against the current
2. Swim parallel to the shore until the tug of the riptide dissipates
3. Get the attention of a lifeguard
4. If safe to do so, swim towards shore with the waves

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