Which type of current is named as a drowning situation to anticipate?

Rip currents.

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  1. Rip currents ✔
  2. Lap currents
  3. Warm currents

Why: Rip currents are listed among common drowning situations in Safe Swim Defense.

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Answer: Rip currents. Rip currents are listed among common drowning situations in Safe Swim Defense.

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

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