A lot of people are excited for summer to come so they can lay out in the sun, eat ice cream, and swim in the ocean. Everyone should treat Mother Nature with care, but older and wiser people should do it even more.
Unfortunately, every year we see people who overestimate their skills, underestimate how random the sea is, or just don’t know how dangerous it can be to go into the waves. In order to protect ourselves and others, it is important to know about the risks and take the right steps to avoid them.
Ocean currents that are very strong are very dangerous. You can be in danger even if you swim very well. In places where currents are building, it is very important to stay out of the water. They can pull you away from the shore and make it hard or impossible to swim back to safety.
Dangerous currents can be caused by things like water currents or changes in the tide. You can’t always see these currents from the shore, so it’s important to know what the risks are in certain places.
It’s important that we always put safety first. If you aren’t sure about the conditions or if there are currents, you should ask the officials or lifeguards for help. They know what they’re doing and have the skills to keep us safe.
Let us enjoy the ocean’s beauty, but let’s be good water users. We should know how strong it is and always put our safety first. We can have a great summer and make memories that will last a lifetime if we stay aware and careful.
