 This is House Call for Health. More than 80% of beach rescues involve rip currents, and lifeguards say the best way to avoid them altogether is to swim in the guarded area this summer. Daniel Barnicle with Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue says it's almost impossible to fight a rip current directly. Many people tire themselves out after trying to get out of one. He says people should be vigilant of rip current advisories and should always stay near a lifeguard station.