The P.E.I. Lifesaving Society and local swimmers are warning people not to underestimate the strength of rip currents this summer following a civilian rescue at Thunder Cove at the end of July.
The lifeguard who performed the rescue declined to be interviewed out of respect for the person she saved, but said she felt there needed to be more awareness about rip currents — especially among tourists.
Rip currents can be a challenge for even strong and experienced swimmers.
Parker Jackson, who has been living in Wheatley River since April, said he recently got caught in one at Tracadie Beach.
