In yet another case of throwing caution to the wind, a tourist car got stuck in the sand at Morjim beach on Sunday. Such incidents have been taking place in the state at disturbing frequency. It is pertinent to note that the Morjim Beach is a turtle nesting site in North Goa. Driving on the beach can also destroy the micro-organisms and other marine life existing in the sand. It also leads to destruction of sand dunes leading to loss of biodiversity. Driving on the beaches also poses danger to the other visitors to the beach, especially little children playing on the sand and elderly citizens enjoying the sea breeze. If not for any other reason, people should not indulge in such illegal acts at least for the sake of their vehicles. Too much sand can clog the air filter and reduce airflow to the engine, which can lead to overheating and internal damage to the vehicle. Signboards warning people against driving on the beach need to be put up at the parking lot.
