history: 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! Sounds frightening! Was this off the coast of a beach or something? Yes_comma_ Martinique Beach in Nova Scotia. The currents are very strong. That is one of my greatest fears. Did you have to swim sideways from the current to escape?
current: Yes that's right! I was a strong swimmer so we made it.
next: Great to hear that you made it out ok!