17-year-old Paige Merical drowned earlier this year in a rip current. Her parents have made it their mission to educate beach-goers up and down the coast about the dangers of rip currents.
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Why rip currents form off the coast of NC
Find out how holes in the sand bar lead to rip currents off the North Carolin coast, according to research from North Carolina Sea Grant.
Predict the Rip
Researchers use the information gathered from tracking buoys in the surf to create computer models that will not only better predict rip currents but also teach swimmers how to avoid them.
Rip Currents: What You Need To Know
Rip Currents: What You Need to Know