OT: Ryan Mallett dead
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Horrible news. RIP. Back when I was in college my friends got caught in a rip tide at Island Beach State Park. I walked sideways to shore but these guys were OL type guys saved by the lifeguards. They were lucky and kudos to all lifeguards. They do a great job.
A terrible tragedy. I know the pain and anguish his parents and family are feeling today. It doesn’t go away with time either. To have such a life expire before reaching full potential breaks my heart once again.
Ryan had much success in football and even lived a dream of playing in the NFL. He was in his 2nd year of coaching high school football where he was completely devoted to his team and their character development.
He will be missed.
Ryan had much success in football and even lived a dream of playing in the NFL. He was in his 2nd year of coaching high school football where he was completely devoted to his team and their character development.
He will be missed.
12 people have already drowned in the Florida Panhandle this month alone! Although sad most are because they ignored the warnings or were in unguarded areas! Sunday there were 36 rescue calls in Bay County. People are either stupid or feel invincible. All of these deaths could have been prevented.
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Riptides are very prevalent this year, seemingly more so than previous years as evidenced by the unusual amount of deaths. If you are going to the beach, make sure to watch for riptides. Peyton Hillis(ex NFL, Razorback player) almost lost his life to one while rescuing his kids.
You also have to know deal with riptides if your in the ocean or gulf. Riptides are areas of strong exiting waters and you can get out of easily by swimming parallel with the shore not into the shore. Surfers love riptides as the exiting water pushes the waves higher for a better ride in.
If you see a riptide warning and you are a pool swimmer just stay out of the water. Your are never strong enough. The ocean and gulf waters always win.
Police said lifeguards were being ignored/harassed - swimmers were flipping off double red flag warnings.
I don't know how anyone can want to work around general population these days
I don't know how anyone can want to work around general population these days
The basic tenets of politeness, courtesy, and respect in society have been slowly eroding. The same people flipping off the lifeguards, police and other rescuers will be the same people beckoning their call to be saved when they are dragged out to sea and endangering the lives of the responders they were flipping off. I would think a portion of the deaths could see litigation from the families despite their failure to comply. Too bad for Mallet and the others who died, but if they ignored any no swim postings, they took the ultimate gamble and lost. Maybe Mallet's death heightens the awareness of the dangers and saves a few. Perhaps in addition to red flag warnings, there should be signs stating "Entering the water is off limits. If you are in need of rescue, available personnel have been ordered to not enter the waters due to the high risk of harm and/or death".
Apparently no riptides, but 6 people were all struggling at the same time for some reason
'No rip currents' involved in Ryan Mallett's drowning at Destin beach, officials say
Details are emerging in the death of former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, who was 35 years old when he drowned at a beach in Destin, Florida, on June 27.
www.foxnews.com
I doubt the "no rip current" angle because there have been reports of many issues with rip currents in the gulf this season including multiple deaths. Could it be true there were no rip currents.. yes... but maybe since this particular drowning is getting so much attention.. perhaps some public figures are seeking to avoid any kind of blame to avoid lawsuits. You know.. like why was it only a yellow flag and not a red flag if there were rip currents?Apparently no riptides, but 6 people were all struggling at the same time for some reason
'No rip currents' involved in Ryan Mallett's drowning at Destin beach, officials say
Details are emerging in the death of former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, who was 35 years old when he drowned at a beach in Destin, Florida, on June 27.
At least 12 have drowned at Florida beaches as rip current continues to plague Panhandle
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Apparently no riptides, but 6 people were all struggling at the same time for some reason
'No rip currents' involved in Ryan Mallett's drowning at Destin beach, officials say
Details are emerging in the death of former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, who was 35 years old when he drowned at a beach in Destin, Florida, on June 27.
Just knowing the Gulf Coast, I would struggle to accept that there were "no" rip currents.
The shoreline is extraordinarily shallow along the northern coast. As in you can walk out for a mile in some places and not be over your head. If the surf was high, physics would suggest the presence of rip currents, as "what goes in must go out".
They are the rule rather than the exception in these locations.
Unbelievable how some people just can't help themselves.
RIP Ryan.
RIP Ryan.
Apparently no riptides, but 6 people were all struggling at the same time for some reason
'No rip currents' involved in Ryan Mallett's drowning at Destin beach, officials say
Details are emerging in the death of former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, who was 35 years old when he drowned at a beach in Destin, Florida, on June 27.
I don't know, if you read the story he was apparently swimming from one sand bar to another. No idea if he was an experienced swimmer or not: ocean conditions can be very unsettling if you're not used to them. So even if it wasn't a rip current it could have been a strong undertow or a sideways motion that made him panic.
I don't like that a couple of these stories are linking double red flags and beach goers ignoring and harassing those warning them to his death. I wish they would be more explicit in separating these two incidents.