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Author Topic: Sad start to the Season  (Read 2662 times)

Offline Blue Lizard

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Sad start to the Season
« on: May 01, 2011, 07:56:46 AM »
KTLN reports that a British man believed to be staying in Kalkan, drowned yesterday afternoon at Patara beach...A very sad piece of news...It's easy to forget that a place of such beauty can still hold dangers for adults as well as children...

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People Of Britain.. When your missus asks "Does my bum look big in this? Never say "Dunno your blocking the light."... just sayin ????

 ta ta for now
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Re: Sad start to the Season
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2011, 08:18:56 AM »
Indeed, tragic. Personally I'm not sure if the photo of the beach afterwards is necessary or tasteful given the circumstances.

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Re: Sad start to the Season
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2011, 08:44:49 AM »
Actually, I think the photo is OK as its captions say:

"Photograph taken yesterday, shortly after the tragic drowning at Patara beach. "

It shows the sea conditions, which may not look too  rough to an inexperienced sea swimmer so  serve as a warning to be very careful on beaches with known rips & currents.

My sympathy to the victim's family & friends.

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Re: Sad start to the Season
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2011, 08:58:54 AM »
I see where your going with that Sally... Have to say looking at it again the sea doesn't look that rough does it. Tragic. My thoughts are with the friends and family at this time. Especially poignment as a close friend of mine died from drowning on holiday in Portugal.

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Re: Sad start to the Season
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2011, 09:02:31 AM »
Agree with Sally.
A stark reminder to us all of the inherent dangers associated with swimming in the sea.
Parents should take particular note and supervise their children at all times.
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Re: Sad start to the Season
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2011, 11:02:31 AM »
Tragic news and yes you always have to be aware of the rip even in waters that look very calm....our thoughts go out to the family.

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Re: Sad start to the Season
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2011, 07:45:56 PM »
Very shocked to read about this tragedy, sincere condolances for the family, very very sad.


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