 About 100 people drown from rip currents along U.S. beaches each year. That's according to the U.S. Life Saving Association. And more than 80% of beach rescues annually involve rip currents. John Scott reporting. Taking a look at the numbers from Friday's closing bell on Wall Street, the Dow lost 45 points, closing out at 39,118. The S&P was down by 22 points, closing out at 5460.