Not specifically about drowning, but here are some notes on ocean safety when near the shore.<p>- 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]<p>- 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&#x27;ve seen.<p>- One cubic meter of water weighs one ton, so even a smallish wave contains a lot of energy.<p>- When swimming, watch out for &quot;shorebreak&quot; 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]<p>[1]: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=xwwGtU_MlYY" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=xwwGtU_MlYY</a>
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