00:00People rushed to the beach to escape the heat.
00:02But officials suddenly warned them to stay out of the water.
00:06Thousands across California and Texas are now under dangerous beach alerts.
00:11Huge waves and deadly rip currents are hitting the coast at the same time.
00:15Experts say even strong swimmers can be dragged away in seconds.
00:19Some beaches are seeing waves powerful enough to knock people off rocks.
00:23And small boats near the shore are struggling in rough water.
00:27The scary part is, most people don't realize the danger until it's too late.
00:32Families looking for relief from the heat are walking straight into risky conditions.
00:37Lifeguards are warning people to avoid deep water completely.
00:40Officials say if you get caught in a rip current, don't swim against it.
00:44Stay calm, float, and swim sideways until you escape the current.
00:50Emergency crews are staying on high alert as crowds continue pouring into beaches.
00:55Because right now, the ocean may be more dangerous than the heat itself.
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