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Sarge
I once nearly drowned from a rip current. I made sure that was the last time.
nath
Japan probably needs more patrolled beaches, too. The article talks about swimming between the flags but not why - because the flags are placed by lifeguards in a safe position on the beach and there is a lifeguard actively watching that section of the beach ready to help anyone in trouble!
Let's hope that people pay attention to the safety campaigns.
Elbuda Mexicano
This idea of using flags sounds nice, I just wonder if they also help to keep out great white sharks??
madammiz
Surf conditions in Aussie are different (as are the ones in NZ) to Japan. Generally the swimming areas here dont get huge waves or have holes/rips just off the beaches! And I agree with Harper....perhaps Japan needs more patrolled beaches too and teaching about swimming between the flags. They are there for a reason, not decoration!!