Lifeguards demonstrate rip current safety after Long Island ocean rescuesKrista McNally has more on the riptide safety demonstrations. Krista McNally has more on the riptide safety demonstrations. Krista McNally has more on the riptide safety demonstrations. Lifeguards also emphasized the importance of remaining calm if caught in a rip current. Farretti said they will also be distributing these rip current safety brochures at ocean beaches and remind people to only swim when lifeguards are present.