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Don't get sucked in by the rip...

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UNSW

Rip currents are the greatest hazards on our beaches. This national award-winning video shows what they are, how to spot them, what to do if you get stuck in one, and the different types of rips. ...  
 
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boringgrass (1 day ago) Show Hide
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wow, now i get it, thnx for the vid

i'm also from unsw too!!
DirtyDeegz (1 week ago) Show Hide
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Swim parallel to the beach and catch a wave back in (white water). Worst thing to do is panic and swim against it.
Also dont be a hero (or too proud) if your struggling just put your hand up and call for a life guard...
DoctorDeeeee (1 week ago) Show Hide
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Fantastic video, now it makes a lot of sense.
Boobialla1 (1 week ago) Show Hide
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If we don't need "surf scientists", how come so many people drown at the beach? Don't be small-minded: millions of people around the world go into the surf every year, ignorant of the dangers and how the ocean currents, waves and wind are ever-changing. There's a lot to know and understand.
terrastrega (1 week ago) Show Hide
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Thank you very much for this video, a dear friend of mine recently drowned in a Rip while holidaying in Brasil for New Years.. He lived in the Gold Coast and used to go to the beach often, he was at a isolated beach with no lifeguards... its so important people learn how to be careful and know what to do.. if only he had watched this video before he left for holiday... This video is now on my facebook site for all my friends to watch.
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2behapi (2 weeks ago) Show Hide
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Thanks for the great video. My 10 year old asked what a rip looks like and I didn't know. I felt like an idiot considering I've been a beach goer for over 30 years. This is the info that should be on the TV ads, approx 5 minutes of video has potentially saved thousands of lives....pass it on to those you love :)
UNSW (2 weeks ago) Show Hide
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Thanks for your comments. Maybe we should ask TV stations to run a community service announcement.
lowco23 (2 weeks ago) Show Hide
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Im worst swimmer ever hahaha
So when i got caught in a rip it was one of scariest things of my life. Felt like the ocean was trying to swallow me in.
illusions23 (2 weeks ago) Show Hide
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If only that family had have known about this, the kids lost there mother and father by being caught in a rip.

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