tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post4115069331854319819..comments2024-03-28T17:33:32.921-04:00Comments on Ocracoke Island Journal: National Park Service Press ReleasePhiliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-23481990801154701552010-08-27T15:43:39.584-04:002010-08-27T15:43:39.584-04:00If you've ever felt the unmistakenly pull of a...If you've ever felt the unmistakenly pull of a true rip current and survived it, as I have, then that's the reason for all the concern. It's not to frighten the tourists, but rather remind each one the ocean is as powerful as it is breathtakingly beautiful.<br /><br />I have a deep respect for rip currents and I don't mind being reminded of a few life-saving safety rules.<br /><br />Philip, keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-60255846007151291582010-08-27T11:52:33.820-04:002010-08-27T11:52:33.820-04:00Wow -- Oh, I know Baywatch has probably given the...Wow -- Oh, I know Baywatch has probably given the average bear the glamorized version of a day in the life of a life guard -- but what if -- on days, if there is such a thing- when weather conditions would most likely breed rip currents -- what if there was someone on shore--- knowledgeable--- that could spot a rip current .. sound their whistle and shout " May I have your attention " This is a rip current!!!! could day glow orange cones be placed on the shore as to alert the visitors as to what to look for thus isolating the spot for that hour -- day ??? yes, we have all seen line art drawings of a cartoon rip current but Heavens to Betsy, Does one absentminedly walk from shore into a rip current ??? does one in the water easily get caught up into one?? Would you be willing to speculate as to how One is mostly likely to wind up in a rip current?? Once again, this involves some shore patrolling but if the full time populace were skilled in identifying a rip current and on a daily walk spots such a thing -- would this be construed as fear mongering , pointing out the boogie man, scaring tourists away or performing a public service??. Or are rip currents like sharks they could be out there ,, take your chances??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-68735421170812564172010-08-27T10:45:01.327-04:002010-08-27T10:45:01.327-04:00Philip, as usual, you are top of "current&quo...Philip, as usual, you are top of "current" events. Like the other blogger, I also thought of Ocracoke. I'm most thankful the storm won't come on shore, but the deadly rip currents must be taken seriously.<br /><br />There will be plenty of days when the rip currents won't be as much of an issue; but for now, it's better to be safe, than sorry.<br /><br />Praying all will swim safely and cautiously during this alert.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-60829337328328939952010-08-27T10:07:39.237-04:002010-08-27T10:07:39.237-04:00Philip,
This morning's national weather repor...Philip,<br /><br />This morning's national weather report, noting an Atlantic hurricane far out to sea that will trigger rough surf along the East Coast, made me think of Ocracoke. The press release clearly isn't coincidental. Here's hoping your posting helps spread the word.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com