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Surf conditions dangerous in P.E.I. National Park

Parks Canada has issued a warning about dangerous surf conditions in P.E.I. National Park Friday.

Possibility of rip currents

The surf in P.E.I. National Park is high despite light winds. (Jane Robertson/CBC)

Parks Canada has issued a warning about dangerous surf conditions in P.E.I. National Park Friday.

The surf is high in the park despite light winds.

In high surf conditions rip currents can form that are dangerous to swimmers. Rip currents run away from the shore, and are too fast for people to swim against.

In high surf conditions, rip currents can form that are dangerous to swimmers. (Jane Robertson/CBC)

Parks Canada says entering the water is not recommended.

Swimmers caught in a rip current should not try to swim against it. Remain calm and swim parallel to the shore.

A sign with advice on escaping a rip current.
This sign illustrates what swimmers should do if they're caught in rip currents. (Steve Bruce/CBC)

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