Can you spot riptides?

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[@vanringo]

I once got caught in a riptide at surfside beach in Texas. By the time i got back to the beach i was several miles down the coast. I never felt in danger even though i knew what was going on. It was at the beginning of.low tide so i got pulled out pretty far before i was able to break out of it. Then I was able to start riding swells back towards the beach. I had been caught in them.before so i was aware and just relaxed as much as i could. I was also a very strong swimmer so i knew once i no longer felt it pulling at me i would be able to get back to shore.

[@ThisIsAlabama]

Glad you knew what was going on, stayed calm, and were able to make it back to shore!