Surf conditions declared dangerous at P.E.I. National Park Friday
"To ensure visitor safety, entering the water is not recommended," the agency said in a news release, citing the danger from rip currents.
Those hazards form when waves break near the shoreline, piling up water between the breaking waves and the beach. Swimmers can become trapped in the rapid current and be swept offshore.
If you are caught in a rip current, it's recommended you stay calm, tread water and conserve energy while attracting attention.
Swimmers can also try to swim parallel to the shore until they are out of the current.
The best defence against a rip current is to stay on the beach.
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