We all love the beach in the summer. The sun, the sand, and the surf. But just because we're having fun, doesn't mean we can forget about safety. Rip currents account for 80% of beach rescues, and can be dangerous or deadly if you don't know what to do. It's simple stuff, but we can't take it for granted.

Originally released by Ocean Today, 2015. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on October 29, 2015.

Rip Current Safety (2:15); .