Once when I was a kid I got caught in a riptide with my sister. I was so scared! Fortunately I was a strong swimmer and was able to get us to shore.
Once when I was a kid I got caught in a riptide with my sister. It was very scary!
user
Sounds frightening! Was this off the coast of a beach or something?
assistant
Yes, Martinique Beach in Nova Scotia. The currents are very strong.
user
That is one of my greatest fears. Did you have to swim sideways from the current to escape?
assistant
Yes that's right! I was a strong swimmer so we made it.
user
Great to hear that you made it out ok!
assistant