• Feinsteins_Ghost [he/him]@hexbear.net
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    30 days ago

    rip currents

    For those unaware, rip currents can kill those not watching what’s happening. They can kill those aware of what’s happening too. I used to surf pretty regularly, as much as one can surf in Texas at any rate, and I’ve been in a couple rip currents. Thankfully I had my board so I could float, and then break free eventually, but the rip currents kill a tourist/unaware local once or twice a year. They are potentially deadly. The most recent event was a boy my son knew who was only 18, a strong swimmer and a surfer. 2015-2024 over 14 people died locally due to them. Combine a rip currents with SF’s waters and that’s a recipe for death.

    I’m fine with heeding the warnings. They exist for a reason. I know what happens when you don’t listen.