Don’t let a trip to the seaside end in tragedy

A red flag at Mae Ramphung beach in Thailand. The message is simple: don’t swim,

As a child, I was lucky enough to enjoy annual holidays at the beach. So, while I’m not a great swimmer, I’m very aware of the pleasures — and dangers — of swimming in the sea.

Sadly, many people who visit beaches have never been taught about the challenges of the surf. And that can be fatal.

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