Dangerous surf conditions in P.E.I. National Park Monday, Aug. 8

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Parks Canada is warning guests of harmful surf situations in P.E.I. Nationwide Park on Monday. 

Parks Canada stated rip currents are a hazard on P.E.I. seashores which kind when waves break close to the shoreline.

The highly effective, slender channels of fast-moving water can entice swimmers and sweep them offshore.

Parks Canada advises in opposition to coming into the water in P.E.I. Nationwide Park and individuals are requested to comply with surf guard directions.

Ought to a swimmer discover themselves caught in a rip present, they need to keep calm, entice consideration, preserve power, tread water and let waves assist them again to shore. 

If that does not work, swimmers ought to swim parallel to shore out of the present towards the breaking waves. 

The air temperature at seashores is 20 C Monday, and the water temperature is nineteen C, Parks Canada stated. 

For extra info Parks Canada might be contacted at 902-672-6350.