Author: Jeannie G3 (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date: 03-06-09 13:13
Hola! One thing is that it is doable and another if you are fit, are used to swimming in stronger than average currents and believe that you are a superperson. Even if you don't know the language and have not been watching the weather on the news, ask a local how conditions are, how's the weather, how do the currents behave. Common sense tells you that if the tide is rough from the beach, most likely it will be rougher out farther. Waves for this weekend will be between 9-11 feet tall. I have just heard on the news that ferry service between Fajardo and Vieques and Culebra has been canceled for today because of this.
When a rescue is made not only is the person in danger but, the lives of all the rescue crew are also in danger. Rescue crews risk their lives to save others. Part of what my brother in law does out at sea and on the beach involves risking his life to save someone who sometimes did not think twice about what they were going to do.
I wonder if this person has to pay for her rescue? That's going to be one expensive helicopter ride if she has to. Happy travels! J
supergarcia3
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