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In reply to the discussion: California beach tragedy blamed on 'sneaker waves' [View all]Gormy Cuss
(30,884 posts)4. For those who don't know, sneaker waves happen on both coasts
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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I read about this recently and it's not the first time I've heard of someone trying to...
Poll_Blind
Nov 2012
#1
If my dog or cat were about to be killed, .... I would find it extremely difficult......
meti57b
Nov 2012
#5
"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
Not to blame the victims for being naive, but I blame the naivete of the victims
slackmaster
Nov 2012
#6
I hope that reading about this tragedy has taught you something. It could save your life.
slackmaster
Nov 2012
#17
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
I know this beach. There are signs everywhere warning against precisely what happened.
DollarBillHines
Nov 2012
#53
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
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
I can't believe that you actually posted that you're glad that a sixteen year old boy is dead.
yardwork
Nov 2012
#47
I just read this. Howard was my cousin. One of my favorite people in the world.
Gregorian
Nov 2012
#38
I'm sorry for your loss Gregorian. I lost a cousin in the Pacific two years ago.
slackmaster
Nov 2012
#42