Antalya, Mersin, Adana, Hatay. Don't let your holiday turn into a nightmare while swimming in the sea

In Antalya, Mersin, Adana, and Hatay, rip currents in the sea claim the lives of thousands. Experts have explained what needs to be done to escape these currents.

Experts have warned vacationers planning to visit Antalya, Mersin, Adana, and Hatay. They advised people not to resist the rip currents, which are considered a hidden danger in the sea. Experts noted that those caught in the current often lose their swimming abilities due to panic.

As the scorching heat affects Antalya, Mersin, Adana, and Hatay, residents flock to the Mediterranean to cool off. Especially the global city of Antalya welcomes millions of tourists to its beaches every year. The hidden danger in the sea, rip currents, takes the lives of dozens of people each year. Those who resist the current face the risk of drowning. In drowning cases that can lead to death, experts have issued warnings about the rip currents that drag people to their deaths. They emphasized that drowning incidents occur because people resist the rip currents and lose their swimming abilities as a result.

Experts noted that rip currents are especially seen in the Gulf of Iskenderun, Samandag Beach, and various other Turkish coasts, warning vacationers about this danger. It was noted that these currents, particularly in the mornings during the summer, are caused by winds. This dangerous rip current occurs as waves hitting the shore create a returning flow. With a strong pulling force, the current drags people inward. Thus, drowning incidents are reported to occur due to people resisting the pull of the rip current and losing their swimming abilities in the process. Experts suggested that in such a situation, one can swim out of the pull area by using a method. By swimming to the right or left, one can escape the current.