Death wish: Tourists ignore high-wave warning in Goa
GT Digital
BE WARNED
A high wave alert has been issued for Goa coast until tomorrow, June 11 (Sunday), due to the cyclonic storm, Biporjoy.
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WARNING CAN WAIT
But domestic tourists at Baga in North Goa are either oblivious to the warning or despite knowing they are not paying any heed to it.
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PLAYING WITH DANGER
A domestic tourist risks his life by going dangerously close to a deadly wave.
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SELFIE FIRST, SAFETY SECOND
Goa is not new to tourists being swept away by big waves in the past, but these selfie-taking tourists in holiday mood refuse to acknowledge the power of nature.
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LESSONS NOT LEARNT
In June 2018, in separate incidents at Baga and Sinquerim, two tourists met a watery grave when they were swept away into the sea while clicking photographs.
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NO RECREATION
People have been advised to avoid recreational activities on the shore.
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ADVISED FOR GOOD
Fishermen have been advised not to venture out to sea for the next few days.