The unexpected passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor from “The Cosby Show,” has brought sorrow to many — and sparked renewed concerns about water safety.
The passing of the cherished TV icon occurs during a surge in drownings at NYC’s beaches, where the same kind of rip current that took Warner’s life in Costa Rica poses a similar danger to swimmers.
However, as stated by the local water education non-profit Rising Tide Effect, an impressive 95% of all such deaths could be avoided — with the right training.
In the event you’re caught in a strong ocean current trapped in a powerful water flow swept up in a dangerous tide enmeshed in a powerful current locked in a hazardous water movement pulled into a strong sea current stranded in a powerful ocean current caught in a fierce water current trapped in a powerful ocean current swept away by a strong current, the best course of action is to remain calm, swim parallel to the beach to escape the current, and wait for assistance or head toward the shore, experts advise.
Rip currents do not pull swimmers beneath the surface — they only carry individuals farther away from the shore, they explained.
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Pushing too hard by kicking or swimming against the flow may lead to death in numerous situations.
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MLB prospect who became a police officer, Chase Childers, passed away while rescuing a family of five from a rip current at a South Carolina beach — all in front of his wife and children.
A comparable situation to Warner’s occurred for MLB prospect turned police officer Chase Childers as he was on vacation with his family in Pawleys Island, S.C., earlier this month.
The problem started when a woman requested the father of three to assist in saving her group of five, all trapped in a strong current.
After bravely rescuing the swimmers with the assistance of another person nearby,Childers vanished beneath the surface of the water— until his body was retrieved 90 minutes later by emergency personnel.
Officials believe that the athlete’s impressive rescue actions drained his energy, preventing him from returning to the shore.
A drowning can happen in as little as a minute, making it crucial to swim near a lifeguard whenever possible, as this can often mean the difference between life and death.
In Warner’s case, there was no lifeguard on duty when he passed awaybut signs warning about the possibility of dangerous rip currents were reportedly placed on the beach.
The performer was relishing a time with his loved ones.in Playa Grande, and was reportedly carried out into a strong current between 2 and 2:30 p.m. local time.
Regarding the incident, the Costa Rican National Police previously informed The Post that he was brought to the shore by nearby swimmers, enabling the Costa Rica Red Cross to attempt resuscitation.
Per the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), rip currents are frequently encountered during low tide, so make sure to watch the water closely, and exercise heightened caution by reviewing beach conditions and wave predictions prior to your arrival.
Last year, New York City experienced a high of seven drownings, with six of those incidents happening when no lifeguard was present.
Per city dataOnly 34% of New York City residents are within a 15-minute transit ride from a swimming facility, such as a beach or pool, which means most New Yorkers have to travel farther to swim — and many lack swimming lessons or consistent water experience, increasing their risk.
Amid a rise in drownings,more shark sightings, and increasing temperatures, inexperienced swimmers in New York who want to cool off this summer are urged to stay near the shore, gain confidence and improve their skills through swimming classes, or choose indoor pools, according to officials and experts.
