“It has been observed that several visitors to the beach are scaling rocky areas and cliff tops in an attempt to get photographs to share on their social media profiles,”
“ Ravi Shankar, Executive Director, Drishti Marine
PANAJI
Drishti Marine, the state-appointed lifeguard agency, has advised beachgoers to stay away from rocky areas and cliffs along the coastline in the State.
In a press note, Drishti stated that rocks are very slippery during monsoon, while the height, intensity and frequency of waves are very high and one can easily get washed out.
“It has been observed that several visitors to the beach are scaling rocky areas and cliff tops in an attempt to get photographs to share on their social media profiles,” explained Ravi Shankar, Executive Director, Drishti Marine.
“Many images and videos posted online are located at extremely dangerous locations amid steep rocks with jagged edges, areas with loose rocks and locations prone to rip currents and fierce waves.”
“Many of these locations are at beaches which are unmanned by lifeguards. This poses a serious threat to visitors. The IMD has predicted very heavy rainfall for the next few days across Goa. Visitors to the beach are advised to not enter the waters as the sea conditions are expected to be extremely rough,” Shankar added.
To reduce the number of accidents and falls from slippery and rocky areas along the coastline, Drishti Marine had previously identified unsafe zones which are strictly no-selfie zones.
Appropriate signage boards continue to be posted at these spots along the coast. Red flags are put up on all beaches marking them as strictly no-swim zones, the press note added.
