Inexperienced swimmers face increased rip current danger

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (CBS 8) - Many people will be heading to the beach and the waves this Fourth of July holiday, but swimmers need to be aware of potentially dangerous rip currents.

In this Earth 8 video story, Shawn Styles has more about rip currents and how to get back to shore if you're caught in one.

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