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A relaxed body is extremely buoyant in salt water. People would never drown if they just relaxed, kept their heads, and didn't panic and start to fight the water/tide. Even hypothermia isn't that much of a danger in August.
I got caught once in a rip current at East Matunuck beach. The lifeguard saw me and stood up in his chair, whistle at the ready. I gave him a "thumbs-up" to let him know I was OK and motioned for him to sit down. He watched me like a hawk but stayed put. Took me about 10 minutes to get in, but it was no big deal.
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