10 Ways the Beach Can Kill You
If you often dream of spending your vacation on some beach for a few days, playing with
a beautiful white sands, and vast blue water views into the horizon.
Sure, that's a good thing.
But sorry guys, with no means of ruining your dreams, you might know as well about something
called dangers in paradise.
The beach may conjure up gorgeous images of crashing waves, tan lines and afternoon siestas.
But this primo vacation hotspot isn't only about fun and serenity — it's also filled
with dangers that, if you're unaware of them, can wreak havoc … or at least cause bad
sunburns.
In this video, I'm going to show you the bad and dangerous side of the beach, from deadly
riptides and destructive tsunamis to venomous jellies and harmful algae blooms.
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1 - Heatstroke
Usually, the body cools itself off by sweating.
But if the body's temperature control system is overloaded, beachgoers can get heatstroke.
During heatstroke, the body's temperature rises quickly — up to 106 degrees Fahrenheit
or about 59 Celsius or higher within 10 to 15 minutes.
This can damage the brain and other vital organs, according to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
Heatstroke often happens when humidity is high (sweat doesn't evaporate as rapidly in
muggy weather, making it harder to cool off).
Other risk factors include old age (65 years or older), youth (children ages 4 or younger),
obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, sunburn and alcohol use.
Symptoms include high body temperature; red, hot and dry skin (no sweating); rapid pulse;
throbbing headache; dizziness; nausea; confusion; and unconsciousness.
To help, get the person to a shady area, cool him or her down with cool water, and call
emergency services.
2 - Tsunamis
Beaches are prime real estate for tsunamis, so it's good to be aware of an escape route
in case you're sunning on the sand when disaster hits.
In fact, if you hear a tsunami warning, get out of the water, stay away from beaches and
evacuate to higher ground, according to the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program,
a U.S. government program.
Tsunamis are a series of waves that are formed by sudden displacements in the seafloor, landslides,
volcanic activity or earthquakes, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The name itself is pretty literal.
In Japanese, "tsu" translates to "harbor" and "nami" means "wave,".
Since 1850, tsunamis have killed more than 420,000 people.
The Sumatra tsunami was one of the deadliest in recent years, killing about 230,000 people
on Dec. 26, 2004.
Many coastal areas now have tsunami-warning systems that monitor for earthquake activity
and the passage of tsunami waves — but these instruments still can't give exact predictions
of the timing and size of tsunamis.
3 - Algal blooms
Who knew something so small could be so dangerous: Harmful algal blooms, also known as red tides,
happen when a colony of algae grows out of control.
These blooms can release toxins that harm people, fish, shellfish, other marine animals
and birds.
One of the most famous algal blooms happens almost every summer along Florida's Gulf Coast,
and it usually ends up killing fish and making shellfish unsafe to eat.
Even nontoxic algal blooms can have disastrous effects on the ecosystem.
For instance, when masses of algae die and decompose, they can deplete oxygen from the
water, leaving marine creatures breathless.
People shouldn't eat shellfish from areas affected by toxic algal blooms.
In 1990, six fishermen almost died after eating steamed mussels that they had collected from
an area near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, according to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
The water may not be as tempting for swimmers, but there aren't always real health concerns
linked to taking a dip in waters affected by these blooms.
"Although some people can experience skin irritation and burning eyes, swimming during
a red tide is safe for most people,".
"However, never swim among dead fish, because they can be associated with harmful bacteria.
"If you experience adverse symptoms, get out of the water and thoroughly wash off with
fresh water."
4 - Shark attacks
Shark attacks get a lot of attention, but they're relatively rare.
For instance, the International Shark Attack File reported in 2015 they had a record number
of 98 unprovoked shark attacks, resulting in six deaths.
5 - Rip currents
Toothy sharks devouring beachgoers may get the most splash in headlines, but a more likely
killer may be lurking at your favorite beach spot.
Much like the name implies, rip currents are fast-moving currents of water that can pull
even the strongest swimmers away from shore, according to Texas A&M University.
These tides are dangerous, the U.S. Lifesaving Association reported that rip currents killing
at least 100 people a year at surf beaches within the United States.
Rip currents, also called riptides, can happen at both the seaside and large lakes, and frequently
form at low areas or breaks in sandbars or structures such as piers, according to Texas
A&M.
People can spot them by looking for a break in the pattern of an incoming waves, a channel
with churning, choppy water, a place with noticeably different water color, or a line
or foam, seaweed or debris moving seaward.
If caught in a rip current, don't fight it directly.
Instead, swim in a direction that follows the shoreline, and swim back to shore once
you're out of the current.
If that doesn't work, float or tread water until the current stops, or call for help.
6 - Jellyfish
Jellyfish may look squishy and pretty, but some are deadly and others can leave a stinging
sore on swimmers.
Of the estimated 2,000 species of jellyfish, about 70 can cause serious harm, or even death.
So exercise proper jellyfish safety when chilling at the beach this summer: Look for jellyfish
warning signs or announcements, and don't touch jellies that wash up on the shore, as
their wet tentacles can still sting.
What's more, it's a myth that urinating on a jellyfish sting will reduce the pain.
Instead, find a lifeguard, who can give first aid for stings, and see a doctor if you have
an allergic reaction.
If you're on your own, get the wound out of the water, and remove the tentacles with something
other than your bare hand, Jennifer Ping, an emergency medicine physician at Straub
Clinic and Hospital in Honolulu.
Then, splash vinegar or another acidic solution on the wound.
7 - Sunburns
Slather up with sunscreen and take cover under shade to protect your skin from painful sunburns
while at the beach.
It takes as little as 15 minutes for the sun's ultraviolet rays to damage your skin.
These sunburns can increase the risk of skin cancer, which 1 in 5 Americans will develop.
At the expense of getting a ticket from the fashion police while relaxing on the balmy
beach, to keep your skin sunburn-free, try wearing long-sleeve shirts, long skirts or
pants.
But make sure your clothing is dry, as wet clothes offer less UV protection than dry
ones.
If you only have a swimsuit, just remember to apply sunscreen amply and often.
8 - Gross water
The beach can be a pristine place, so long as it's not contaminated.
Avoid these bad beach days (or simply, unsafe beaches) by checking for beach closures or
advisories.
Advisories are usually posted because of water that's contaminated, from such sources as
untreated sewage from boats, pets, failing septic systems, fertilizers and hazardous
spills.
In addition, bacteria such as Escherichia coli and harmful chemicals in the water can
cause gastrointestinal illness.
9 - Beach trash
Keep your distance from rusty metal, broken glass and other debris that is left on the
beach or that washes ashore.
These may even include derelict fishing gear and broken boats.
"Often this debris, or litter, ends up on our beaches, damaging habitats, harming wildlife
and making it unsafe for beachgoers to walk along the shoreline and swim in the water.
Beachgoers can help clean up by getting involved with NOAA's Marine Debris Program or the nonprofit
program, Ocean Conservancy.
10 - Collapsing Sand Holes
Beachgoers, especially kids, often enjoy digging deep into the sand.
But these holes can collapse and bury people within them.
A 2007 report, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, documented 52 fatal and
nonfatal cases of these sandy collapses over a 10-year period.
The victims ranged in age from 3 to 21, and 45 (87 percent) of them were male.
Most cases happened near the shoreline, with holes both small and big, ranging from 2 feet
to 15 feet or 0.6 to 4.6 meters in diameter, and 2 feet to 12 feet or 0.6 to 3.7 m deep.
"Typically, victims became completely submerged in the sand when the walls of the hole unexpectedly
collapsed, leaving virtually no evidence of the hole or the location of the victim.
These collapses are often triggered by digging, tunneling, jumping or even falling, and led
to the deaths of 31 people.
The other 21 people survived because of swift rescue and medical care.
Well, That's The 10 Ways the Beach Can Kill You guys.
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