MUMBAI: The drownings of three children at Aksa beach on Wednesday has once again highlighted the need to plan trips cautiously and watch the water one steps into. Even as summer vacations have started and families have started thronging sea-side resorts, experts warn of the danger that lurks beneath the tempting waters.
The sea, say experts, cradles big holes that is not visible to the eye. The treacherous sands and powerful waves are enough to drag even swimmers into the depths of the sea. “People want to soak in the cool waters as the heat is too much to bear, but the sea can often be treacherous,’’ explains Rajnikant Mhashelkar (54), a lifeguard who has spent 35 years in this profession.
“When a person is in the water, the strong waves slowly drag him in the direction of the holes. While the person himself is unaware of this gradual shift, an onlooker can see it. But before anyone can
realise it, the person gets sucked into the deep sea,’’ said Mhashelkar.
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