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Gulf Coast Rip Currents and Beach Hazard Awareness Week DAY 3

On Day 2 of Gulf Coast Rip Current and Beach Hazard Awareness Week learn how to survive a rip current
If you’re stuck in one, KEEP CALM. The same won’t sink you, it’ll just keep you away from the shore. If you try to fight and swim against the #HangClow, you’ll get tired. Instead, FLOW!
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