Cox’s Bazar sea beach remains slightly rough, prompting red flags to be hoisted at several points along the shore. Despite the warnings, the scorching heat is driving tourists to seek relief in the sea, with most choosing to spend their time soaking in the salty waves.
Tourists are mainly bathing at the three major points—Kolatoli, Laboni, and Sugandha. For safety reasons, Sea Safe Lifeguard authorities have urged visitors to follow specific guidelines.
The lifeguards clearly mark designated bathing areas at the three points and provide lifeguard services there. These zones are flagged with red-and-yellow or solid red flags, and bathing outside these marked areas has been warned as dangerous.
Mohammad Osman, supervisor and senior lifeguard at Sea Safe, told Cox’s Bazar Life,
“There are numerous pits in the seabed right now, along with the presence of rip currents. The waves are also huge. We are urging tourists to remain extra cautious.”
Today, Thursday (September 11), low tide began at 7:00 AM, with high tide expected to start at 12:38 PM.
Authorities have cautioned that ignoring warning signals or lifeguard instructions could lead to major accidents at any time.
By Abdu Rashid Manik
Cox’s Bazar Life Photo
