I can’t even begin to imagine the horror and heartbreak that those kids, now left orphaned, are going through. The tragic loss of their parents while on vacation in Florida is something that no family should ever have to endure. Rip currents are no joke, and unfortunately, many people are not properly educated on how to escape them. If you ever find yourself caught in one, the key is to swim parallel to the beach until you are out of the current.
As someone who grew up around beaches and spent a lot of time in the ocean, I have a healthy respect for the power of rip currents.… Continue reading
The tragic incident of a woman dying after being hit by a police truck on the beach is not just an unfortunate accident as authorities would like to label it. It is a clear case of negligence and abuse of power. The lack of details surrounding the incident is alarming, leaving many questions unanswered. How could a police officer drive a truck onto a crowded beach, running over a sunbather without any valid explanation provided?
The passive voice used in the news reports and the misattribution of blame to the truck instead of the police officer driving it is concerning. The truth is, the woman did not die because a truck hit her; she died because a police officer drove the truck over her.… Continue reading
Growing up near the beach, I have fond memories of building sandcastles, playing in the waves, and digging deep holes in the sand. It was always a fun and innocent activity, or so I thought. However, a recent tragic incident in Florida has shed light on the dangers of digging holes in the sand, especially when they are deep and not reinforced.
The story of a young girl tragically losing her life after a sand hole collapsed on her has left me shocked and deeply saddened. The fact that the hole was 4 to 5 feet deep, taller than the children who dug it, is a stark reminder of how quickly a harmless beach activity can turn deadly.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker