Yesterday I posted a photo of Fingal Bay showing The Spit (sandbar) in the distance. As we get closer to The Spit there are warning signs telling people of the dangers of crossing over to Shark Island but some don't take into account the times of the tides and there have been many people who have drowned returning to the mainland once the tide has turned and the ocean has covered the sandbar. The don't appreciate just how deep the water is or the power of the tides. Very often they are caught in a rip and swept away.
Tomorrow I will post a couple of panorama shots of The Spit and Shark Island or Fingal Island as it is also called.
It probably looks so safe... we have a little island at a nearby beach that can be accessed at low tide. Knowing the tides makes it a safe walk, but sometimes people take crazy risks.
That's quite a list of warnings. I would just turn back when I see it. There are many fools around who disregard warnings and then others have to sacrifice themselves to save them.
I have seen a similar warning sign at the Grand Canyon where it warns about hiking to the bottom and back out the same day. I saw that after I returned to the top after doing that exact hike, but it is usually a good idea to heed these warnings.
We have a similar problem with people wanting to walk across to Penguin Island. It got so bad that they set up a mobile life guard station near the sandbar.
Too true. I love the sea and was bought up near the coast and taught to respect it. My eldest granddaughters love the sea too and every time I’ve visit I try to drum( gently) the need to respect as well as enjoy
There is always someone who will take that chance! The same happens at Holy Island which is governed by tides minus the sharks!! There is a elevated shelter for anyone stranded to take shelter until help arrives, I’m assuming it’s saved many a life of anyone who was caught unawares.
I have been over to the island a few times and as long as you check the tides and time your walk it should be safe. Some people though, especially tourists, don't follow the rules or check the tides and end up in strife. Sometimes they just don't appreciate how quick the tide changes.
I have been over to the island a few times and as long as you check the tides and time your walk it should be safe. Some people though, especially tourists, don't follow the rules or check the tides and end up in strife. Sometimes they just don't appreciate how quick the tide changes.