Always pray before you swim. I’m okay but this def scared me a bit since I was in shallow water! I’ve been swimming since I was in pampers so I had to activate my “don’t panic skills” in case I went out to the deep against my will. This is a reminder to never underestimate the ocean no matter how good of a swimmer you are ‼️ #swimmer #ripcurrent #blackpeopleswim 3 LIFE SAVING TIPS IF YOU GET CAUGHT IN A CURRENT ‼️👇🏾 1. Don’t fight the current: Stay calm, keep breathing and avoid swimming directly against it—it will only exhaust you. Instead, float or tread water to conserve energy and keep your head above water. 2. Swim parallel to the shore: Once you’re calm, swim parallel to the shoreline until you’re out of the current’s grip. Then you can safely swim back to shore at an angle. 3. Signal for help: If you’re unable to escape, wave your arms and yell for help to alert lifeguards or people on the beach. Floating on your back can also keep you visible and conserve energy.