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4. For those who don't know, sneaker waves happen on both coasts

Reply to UnrepentantLiberal (Original post)

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 12:15 PM

Nov 2012

I grew up near the coast in ME and one of the earliest lessons we learned was never turn your back on the ocean -- always be aware of the surf and the tide. I live on the West Coast now and in areas where sneaker wave warnings are posted I'm very, very careful.

This poor family.

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California beach tragedy blamed on 'sneaker waves' [View all] UnrepentantLiberal Nov 2012 OP

I read about this recently and it's not the first time I've heard of someone trying to... Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #1

That's so tragic. Having grown up around the coast Lex Nov 2012 #2

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Which is why you brought it up. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #7

I take it you don't have children. WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #8

I hope not. Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2012 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Nov 2012 #18

And factually incorrect... LanternWaste Nov 2012 #19

For those who don't know, sneaker waves happen on both coasts Gormy Cuss Nov 2012 #4

If my dog or cat were about to be killed, .... I would find it extremely difficult...... meti57b Nov 2012 #5

Animals are better equipped to survive this type of thing. peace13 Nov 2012 #14

I understand that, I'd have a struggle over it as well. DeschutesRiver Nov 2012 #23

Please, Not again! nowim64 Nov 2012 #29

Welcome to DU - and I spend some of my beach time DeschutesRiver Nov 2012 #77

"I am not sure how seeing the damned thing (the sea) will help...". That's easy! Peace Patriot Nov 2012 #76

I was thinking of it from my older perspective, which doesn't allow for a ton of running, but that DeschutesRiver Nov 2012 #78

the proof is in the outcome. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #26

Easy to say that when we know the outcome. DeschutesRiver Nov 2012 #81

Ok here we go Scairp Nov 2012 #87

Not to blame the victims for being naive, but I blame the naivete of the victims slackmaster Nov 2012 #6

Why am I not surprised to find you liberalhistorian Nov 2012 #16

I hope that reading about this tragedy has taught you something. It could save your life. slackmaster Nov 2012 #17

Condescending much? liberalhistorian Nov 2012 #52

You're just being rude, and I can forgive that given that given the emotional nature of the issue slackmaster Nov 2012 #73

By this point in time, I'd be surprised if anyone was indeed, surprised by the sentiment implied... LanternWaste Nov 2012 #20

Sorry, but.. nowim64 Nov 2012 #33

Welcome to DU! hrmjustin Nov 2012 #36

In reality, there are warning signs everywhere on that beach DollarBillHines Nov 2012 #54

So, you are niave about rough water conditions. PavePusher Nov 2012 #86

I know this beach. There are signs everywhere warning against precisely what happened. DollarBillHines Nov 2012 #53

this was a terrible tragedy.... mike_c Nov 2012 #9

Most dogs are going to save themselves. yellowcanine Nov 2012 #10

Most dogs is right, except mimi85 Nov 2012 #85

We spent Thanksgiving just a few miles to the south Semi_subversive Nov 2012 #11

I intend up retire in Arcata musiclawyer Nov 2012 #15

I was stationed in CA with the USCG and this is something the public needs to be more aware of... rwsanders Nov 2012 #12

My wife and I frequently walk a 1.5 mile strech of beach in Venice Beach and coalition_unwilling Nov 2012 #21

I would butt in and warn them. tblue Nov 2012 #28

that is a great thought, but some people ignore warnings in a moment of crisis. hollysmom Nov 2012 #31

Yeah, we go back and forth. There are quite a few hazards down there, aside from waves, ranging coalition_unwilling Nov 2012 #32

Yeah, you ever see me too far away from my kids please say something abelenkpe Nov 2012 #55

I was hurt bodysurfing in Marina Del Rey kwassa Nov 2012 #70

tossing a stick in the water with 10' shorebreak.. frylock Nov 2012 #22

Fucking tragic. Fuck. Taverner Nov 2012 #24

Brave boy who tried to save a beloved fellow creature in danger tabasco Nov 2012 #25

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I'm glad I'm not like you. tabasco Nov 2012 #39

believe me- the feeling is mutual. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #43

Good. tabasco Nov 2012 #45

exactly. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #46

I saw your previous message. Beacool Nov 2012 #71

where have you been.. hmmm? dionysus Nov 2012 #83

I've been around. Beacool Nov 2012 #84

while you've been out carousing, i've been knitting! dionysus Nov 2012 #88

Ooohhh, a bunny banky!!!!! Beacool Nov 2012 #89

This should be a short stay. UnrepentantLiberal Nov 2012 #40

??? BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #44

I can't believe that you actually posted that you're glad that a sixteen year old boy is dead. yardwork Nov 2012 #47

mom always said to always look for the silver lining... BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #49

And now doubling down with a Darwin Awards joke UnrepentantLiberal Nov 2012 #57

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You're welcome. UnrepentantLiberal Nov 2012 #61

You obviously weren't told billh58 Nov 2012 #67

I know waves are unpredictable and a strong one can come at any moment hollysmom Nov 2012 #30

People generally underestimate the power of the sea adieu Nov 2012 #34

A cubic meter of water weighs one ton Posteritatis Nov 2012 #37

surf fishing trekbiker Nov 2012 #35

I just read this. Howard was my cousin. One of my favorite people in the world. Gregorian Nov 2012 #38

Sorry to hear this. UnrepentantLiberal Nov 2012 #41

I'm sorry for your loss Gregorian. I lost a cousin in the Pacific two years ago. slackmaster Nov 2012 #42

I'm so sorry. yardwork Nov 2012 #48

How sad. LiberalAndProud Nov 2012 #50

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Nov 2012 #51

I was already terribly saddened reading about it. Vanje Nov 2012 #56

Thanks. And to everyone else. The comments don't bother me at all. Gregorian Nov 2012 #62

I'm so sorry, Gregorian Rob H. Nov 2012 #59

Condolences to you and the rest of his family. Gormy Cuss Nov 2012 #60

I know. His father died just a year or so ago. And his mother is still alive. He was her only son. Gregorian Nov 2012 #64

I hope that the grandmother and granddaughter have a good relationship. Gormy Cuss Nov 2012 #66

((Gregorian)) Starry Messenger Nov 2012 #63

I keep thinking about how it could have been worse. Gregorian Nov 2012 #65

No, we never do expect them. Starry Messenger Nov 2012 #68

I am so very sorry for your loss. Am on dialup so just got the story up DeschutesRiver Nov 2012 #79

I personally find this to be a very interesting topic. Gregorian Nov 2012 #82

I am sorry Irishonly Nov 2012 #69

I'm so sorry for your loss and that you had to find out about it this way. Beacool Nov 2012 #72

I'm sorry for your loss Ash_F Nov 2012 #74

I'm very, very sorry for your loss, too. Warren DeMontague Nov 2012 #75

Sneaker wave at Mavericks... hunter Nov 2012 #80