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Learn to swim - The best thing anyone can do to stay
safe in and around the water is to learn to swim--this
includes adults and children. The American Red Cross has
swimming courses for people of any age and swimming ability.
Contact your local Red Cross chapter for information on
courses
Stay within the designated swimming area - ideally
within the visibility of a lifeguard
Never swim alone
Check the surf conditions before you enter the water-
Check to see if a warning flag is up or check with a lifeguard
for water conditions, beach conditions, or any potential
hazards
Stay away from piers, pilings, and diving platforms when in
the water
Keep a lookout for aquatic life - Water plants and
animals may be dangerous. Avoid patches of plants. Leave
animals alone
Make sure you always have enough energy to swim back to
shore
Don’t try to swim against a current if caught in one
- Swim gradually out of the current, by swimming across it
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