How to determine rip currents and what to do for those who’re caught in a single

Rip currents within the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts are being blamed for not less than eight deaths since final week. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reviews on how Florida is reacting. Then, Wyatt Werneth, public service spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association, explains easy methods to determine the beachside hazard and what to do for those who’re caught in a single.

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