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On France’s Atlantic seaboard, where magnificent beaches have powerful riptides, officials reported a rash of emergencies in the surf, with two drowning deaths on Sunday at popular resorts in the Gironde region in the southwest.
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ABC News, 26 May 2026
For Kahan, the concept of forever is both balm and devastation, buoy and riptide.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Nā Pali Riders also notes there are large waves and strong riptides, and fins are recommended.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Be aware of strong currents and riptides when swimming.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 26 May 2026
For Kahan, the concept of forever is both balm and devastation, buoy and riptide.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Nā Pali Riders also notes there are large waves and strong riptides, and fins are recommended.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Be aware of strong currents and riptides when swimming.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Riptide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riptide. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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