The incident happened Wednesday afternoon at Calafia Beach.
A person who recorded video of a lifeguard appearing to run into the water to perform the rescue said the current was extremely strong at the time.
They also added they saw the same lifeguard rescue another child about an hour after that.
Here are some things to keep in mind if you get caught in a rip current:
- The first step is to flip to your back and float.
- Staying calm and not exhausting yourself by fighting against the current is essential to avoid drowning.
- Swim parallel to the sand until you can escape the rip current.