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?
current: Yes, Martinique Beach in Nova Scotia. The currents are very strong.
next: That is one of my greatest fears. Did you have to swim sideways from the current to escape?