Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Two men feared drowned after Bristol Channel swim.
Two men carried away by the tide as they took a swim in the Bristol Channel last night are feared to have drowned. The men, both in their thirties, went into the water near Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, after drinks at the nearby Royal Pier Hotel. According to reports received by the Coastguard, they stripped off down to their boxer shorts and entered the water while their girlfriends remained on the beach. They began to get into serious difficulties after the turning of the tide, which is swollen by the flow from the River Severn. The initial call to the coastguard was made just after 9pm and by 9.13pm the two men were believed to have been swept half a mile offshore and were heard still shouting for help. Story continues with reader comments.
...Well, what can I say, another 2 lives lost. This needless tragedy happens every year up and down our country. People have a few drinks and then they think it is a lovely idea to have a swim. People do not seem to learn by other peoples' mistakes or realize what dangers open water can bring. Yes, I was young once and have always enjoyed a few drinks but I always avoided water due to the simple risk of drowning. Call me an old woman but when on holiday I will happily swim in the hotel swimming pool but you will not get me into the open sea. There are dangers out at sea and not just from drowning. Sea creatures can bite or sting you. I will not go into the hotel swimming pool if I have had some wine or some beers with my lunch. You only need one chance to die so you should manage the risks and act sensible.
Two men carried away by the tide as they took a swim in the Bristol Channel last night are feared to have drowned. The men, both in their thirties, went into the water near Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, after drinks at the nearby Royal Pier Hotel. According to reports received by the Coastguard, they stripped off down to their boxer shorts and entered the water while their girlfriends remained on the beach. They began to get into serious difficulties after the turning of the tide, which is swollen by the flow from the River Severn. The initial call to the coastguard was made just after 9pm and by 9.13pm the two men were believed to have been swept half a mile offshore and were heard still shouting for help. Story continues with reader comments.
...Well, what can I say, another 2 lives lost. This needless tragedy happens every year up and down our country. People have a few drinks and then they think it is a lovely idea to have a swim. People do not seem to learn by other peoples' mistakes or realize what dangers open water can bring. Yes, I was young once and have always enjoyed a few drinks but I always avoided water due to the simple risk of drowning. Call me an old woman but when on holiday I will happily swim in the hotel swimming pool but you will not get me into the open sea. There are dangers out at sea and not just from drowning. Sea creatures can bite or sting you. I will not go into the hotel swimming pool if I have had some wine or some beers with my lunch. You only need one chance to die so you should manage the risks and act sensible.
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