The ocean can look calm, inviting and even harmless. But just beneath that postcard-perfect surface, there’s a force that can quietly pull even strong swimmers away from shore in seconds. They’re ...

Rip currents off the North Carolina coast can be deadly. Often times, the person who goes out to rescue a swimmer in trouble is the one who ends up losing their life, experts say. Rip currents are the ...

Fifty-five people have drowned in rip currents so far this year, according to unofficial figures the National Weather Service released ahead of the July Fourth holiday weekend. That count, tallied ...