What water condition is listed as a drowning hazard to avoid?

Rip currents.

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  1. Rip currents ✔
  2. Calm shallow water
  3. Lifeguarded beaches

Why: Rip currents are a named hazard; learn to recognize them and avoid them.

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The dad joke
Rip currents can rip your plans apart.
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Answer: Rip currents. Rip currents are a named hazard; learn to recognize them and avoid them.

  1. Scouting America: Lifesaving www.scouting.org/merit-badges/lifesaving
    rip currents
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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