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Rough waters on the way
#40456
02/17/2015 02:28 PM
02/17/2015 02:28 PM
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Re: Rough waters on the way
[Re: SXMScubaman]
#40457
02/17/2015 02:46 PM
02/17/2015 02:46 PM
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Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 14,649 Brookfield, CT.
pat
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This may sound like an inane suggestion, but I sincerely hope the island's hotels and resorts are posting this warning at their front desks and prominently within the hotels so their guests will see it.
I'm reminded of the poster here who mentioned injuries to an older beach-goer and also a young child that was swept out of the arms of a parent the other day at Mullet Bay. We often think things are so obvious yet when on vacation, all too often our brains go right out the window and we fail to think about what might go wrong or of realities such as the northerly swells and what they're capable of. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Rough waters on the way
[Re: moxie]
#40462
02/17/2015 05:11 PM
02/17/2015 05:11 PM
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It's called nature and not much to do but appreciate its beauty but at the same time respect its strength and wrath.
We experienced a similar situation a few years ago in April. The Soualiga Patrol came through and 'closed' Mullet Beach. The closure lasted about as long as it took for the patrol to vacate and the board surfers were right back in the water again along with a few swimmers. We saw one guy get tossed head and neck first onto the beach where he landed on his back, apparently stunned by the beating the sea had delivered to him, and though he did ultimately seem okay, he had us all worried for a few moments.
Sadly, we don't always show 'Mother Naure' the respect she deserves. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Rough waters on the way
[Re: pat]
#40463
02/17/2015 05:34 PM
02/17/2015 05:34 PM
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pat said: This may sound like an inane suggestion, but I sincerely hope the island's hotels and resorts are posting this warning at their front desks and prominently within the hotels so their guests will see it.
I'm reminded of the poster here who mentioned injuries to an older beach-goer and also a young child that was swept out of the arms of a parent the other day at Mullet Bay. We often think things are so obvious yet when on vacation, all too often our brains go right out the window and we fail to think about what might go wrong or of realities such as the northerly swells and what they're capable of. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> I hope the child was ok! I am always nervous when I see parents carrying their children in the water when the waves are huge!! They think they are safe being carried, but no one is!!!!
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Re: Rough waters on the way
[Re: pat]
#40464
02/17/2015 05:43 PM
02/17/2015 05:43 PM
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Posts: 4,313 Vancouver, WA
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When we were there in December there was a day of high waves, we decided to visit Happy Bay that day and since at the time the waves at Friars were not bad we made the hike. The waves at Happy Bay first were not bad but continued to get worse and worse.
A gentleman in the range of say 65 years old was there and he decided he was going in. He was putting on his gear to go into the water as he was walking towards the surf. Note that in most places there were pretty big rocks where the waves were crashing and some that looked pretty lethal if you were to be pulled back across. I watched as he walked right directly into a wave that I could see towering well over his head and note I had a vantage point from above on the beach. It was like he thought he would slice through it. The wave nails him and he gets tossed up the beach. I go to rescue him and he is focused on finding is items he was wearing and putting back on his lost water sock while sitting in the sand as the next wave is coming with his back to the wave. He does not speak English so my yelling had little impact but I was able to get him moving up the beach just as the next wave hit and I barely stayed upright, he tumbled a bit but was not pulled back into the rocks. The man lived, at least until we left the beach shortly after this event.
I figure I was about 5 seconds from watching this man getting killed right in front of us. He was almost worthy of a Darwin Award. Just another ho hum relaxing day on the beach for me. Note that no beer was spilled during this crisis.
Cheers, T
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: Rough waters on the way
[Re: Todd]
#40465
02/17/2015 05:55 PM
02/17/2015 05:55 PM
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Posts: 14,649 Brookfield, CT.
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And whatever his native tongue, I hope he thanked his God that a hulking big-hearted good guy like you was there to come to his aid.
Like I said earlier, sometimes we get so caught up in the moment that we leave all common sense behind. It just happens......
As much as I love Mullet Beach, and I truly do, there are many days I'm perfectly content to sit on my chair reading my book and save all my water thoughts for back at the pool. Better to be safe than sorry..... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
And Terry, from what I read, the child was fine but it will probably become one of those memories that lingers on forever.
And Todd, re the beer, why am I not surprised!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
Last edited by pat; 02/17/2015 05:56 PM.
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Rough waters on the way
[Re: SXMScubaman]
#40470
02/18/2015 12:41 PM
02/18/2015 12:41 PM
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Please, everyone, stay safe out there, as the dangerously rough waters are forecasted to stick around for several days.
Carol Hill
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