Not specifically about drowning, but here are some notes on ocean safety when near the shore. - Never turn your back to the ocean. You see tourists doing this

Not specifically about drowning, but here are some notes on ocean safety when near the shore. - Never turn your back to the ocean. You see tourists doing this all the time to pose for pictures, only to get walloped by a wave. This is especially dangerous when venturing out onto rocks or piers.[1] - Waves come in sets. About every 7th-10th wave can be much bigger than the other waves. So you may mistakenly think yourself safe near the shore if you base yourself on the last few waves you've seen. - One cubic meter of water weighs one ton, so even a smallish wave contains a lot of energy. - When swimming, watch out for "shorebreak" or waves that break right on the beach. These can pile-drive you right onto the bottom and knock you out or even break your neck.[2] [1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwwGtU_MlYY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwwGtU_MlYY [2]" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv1hQXCVxDw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv1hQXCVxDw