Coast Guard Safety Program Paid Off!

Treasure Beach Forum: TB Runnin's: Coast Guard Safety Program Paid Off!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rebecca on Thursday, March 24, 2005 - 07:48 am: Edit Post

Thanks to the quick reaction of several fishermen and residents a young woman was rescued from the sea two days ago. The radio communication between fishermen and the training given to them by the Coast Guard Safety Course allowed the call to go out quickly. Bouser took his boat out of Calabash Bay and, assisted by others, was able to rescue the girl.

Thanks to Bouser and all the others who assisted in this rescue!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Andi on Thursday, March 24, 2005 - 08:39 pm: Edit Post

Congratulations to Bouser! He is a real live hero! I am very proud, but not surprised, to know a man who would dive into a sea that was very rough and dangerous that day, to save the live of a total stranger.
Well done, my friend, well done!!!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Van on Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 03:00 pm: Edit Post

Hi all- read this note with interest and congrats on the rescue. I'm interested in how the swimmer got into trouble. Any info?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rebecca on Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 04:24 pm: Edit Post

The sea can be very rough at times and when it is, it can be dangerous. Sadly, a young man from Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth lost his life on Friday after going in for a swim and loosing his balance when hit by a large wave. It only takes a second.

We encourage everyone to be cautious when the sea is rough and to ask the local folks where it is or is not safe to swim. A little caution can save a life.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Frenchman/Canada on Friday, April 01, 2005 - 09:46 am: Edit Post

My condolence to the family,Rebecca can you please get a list of places that are not safe to swim and post them on your site for the tourist.I twould be nice if we could put up signs e.g area not safe for swimming.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By TBNet on Friday, April 01, 2005 - 09:53 am: Edit Post

There are signs posted in some of the more dangerous areas, though they seem to be widely ignored.
(In fact, I was swimming one day as two people walked over, tacked up a sign saying DANGER, and the walked away without a word to those in the water...)

The tragic event happened during a time of very rough seas. If that wasn't a deterrent, I doubt any sign would have been either.

Having said that, a list of places not safe would be a good addition here. Thanks for the idea. Anyone have time to compile one???


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By angel on Friday, April 01, 2005 - 04:02 pm: Edit Post

I will agree when it comes to the SEA at Treasure Beach there are some areas that has under- current and the locals are the best ones to ask especially the fishermen and the boys that hang out on the beach on a daily basis.
My sympathy goes out to the family of that young man that lost his life but,no matter where in the world we go swimming, it is our responsibilities as parents to watch our children and to make sure they do not venture out too far.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rebecca on Saturday, April 02, 2005 - 08:05 am: Edit Post

When the sea is calm, everywhere is safe. When the sea is rough, we should all use precautions as to where we swim. One key bit of advice is not to swim near rocks/reef as the undercurrent increases there. A list of dangerous areas would change as the conditions of the sea changes.

As Angel stated, the best thing to do is if the sea looks rough, ask anyone from the area where the best place to swim is and then listen to them.

Where the young man lost his life is actually a 'safe place' to swim, however, he did not know how to swim and one wave knocked him off his feet. If we all take the sea seriously, use common sense precautions, and know our personal limitations, we can avoid these accidents.

The best rule of thumb is to respect the sea at all times.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Frenchman/Canada on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 09:03 am: Edit Post

Rebecca I would love to compile a list, but I don't remember them, however there are lots of guys always sitting on the beach at Frenchman that I think can give you a list, they probably don't have access to the internet to see this request.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rebecca on Monday, April 04, 2005 - 06:59 pm: Edit Post

I don't really know that a list is necessary.
Avoid rocky areas and use caution anywhere you are when the sea is rough. When the sea is calm, you can swim anywhere.

Again, the places to avoid when the sea is rough is anywhere you sea reef/rocks. If you cannot swim, stay out of the water when the sea is rough.

If this advice is followed, you will be fine.