What is the recommended action if you encounter a swift current?

Staying calm and floating is the recommended action when encountering a swift current because it helps conserve energy and prevents panic. When caught in a strong current, trying to swim against it or directly to shore can lead to exhaustion or being pulled further away from safety. Floating allows you to maintain your buoyancy while assessing the situation. In many cases, currents will carry you towards calmer waters or eddies if you allow yourself to float rather than fighting against the flow. This method is both safer and more effective, helping to keep the situation under control until you can find a safer means of exit or until help arrives.