I'm planning a beach trip in New Zealand and want to understand how to stay safe from rip currents. Please navigate to the Surf Lifesaving NZ website's 'Stay Safe' section, then find the detailed information on rip currents. What are three ways to identify a rip current, and what are the three key actions to take if you get caught in one?
Navigate to 'surflifesaving.org.nz'. Click on the 'Stay Safe' link (ID 160). On the 'Beach Hazards' page, click the 'LEARN MORE' link associated with 'Rips' (ID 1419). Identify and list three features to help identify a rip current. Identify and list the three key actions to take if caught in a rip current. Synthesize all collected information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Rips' detailed page. The agent states three ways to identify a rip current, such as: 'Calm patches in surf with waves breaking each side', 'A ripple pattern on the sand or small holes beneath your feet in the water', 'Discoloured or foamy water', or 'Rocky Headlands and Rocky Groins'. The agent states the three key actions to take if caught in a rip: 'RELAX and float to conserve your energy', 'RAISE your hand to signal for help', and 'RIDE the rip until it stops and you can swim back to shore or help arrives'.