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Aussie lifeguards push beach safety for tourists

Travel Sep. 20, 2010 - 06:44AM JST ( 4 )

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SargeSep. 20, 2010 - 11:49AM JST

I once nearly drowned from a rip current. I made sure that was the last time.
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the_harperSep. 20, 2010 - 12:46PM JST

Japan probably needs more patrolled beaches, too. The article talks about swimming between the flags but not why - because the flags are placed by lifeguards in a safe position on the beach and there is a lifeguard actively watching that section of the beach ready to help anyone in trouble!

Let's hope that people pay attention to the safety campaigns.
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elbudamexicanoSep. 21, 2010 - 01:53AM JST

This idea of using flags sounds nice, I just wonder if they also help to keep out great white sharks??
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madammizSep. 21, 2010 - 10:03AM JST

Surf conditions in Aussie are different (as are the ones in NZ) to Japan. Generally the swimming areas here dont get huge waves or have holes/rips just off the beaches! And I agree with Harper....perhaps Japan needs more patrolled beaches too and teaching about swimming between the flags. They are there for a reason, not decoration!!