Two young tourists from Sirajganj, Mahiminul Islam (19) and Ali Yousuf (20), narrowly escaped a tragic accident during their visit to Cox’s Bazar.
Excited after checking into their hotel, they rushed straight to the beach — unaware that they were entering a section without lifeguard coverage.
Between the Seagull and Jaltorongo resorts, the pair fell into a hidden underwater pit.
Fortunately, members of the Sea Safe Lifeguard team responded swiftly and rescued them before the situation turned fatal.
“We don’t have lifeguards stationed in that area. They fell into a concealed pit, and we reached them just in time,” said lifeguard supervisor Mohammad Osman Gani.
He urged tourists to swim only in designated areas, noting that entering unguarded sections of the beach is extremely risky.
Imtiaz Ahmed, field team manager of Sea Safe Lifeguard, explained that lifeguards are deployed mainly across Kolatoli, Sugandha, and Laboni Points, where red and yellow flags mark safe bathing zones.
“Tourists must understand what these flags mean and follow lifeguard instructions carefully,” he also said.
Before entering the water, they should check whether lifeguards are present and what color flags are hoisted, he added.
Moreover, tourists should also check the time of low tides and high tides to avoid any unwanted situation during their visits to the sea.
Tourists to the beach have praised the lifeguards for their vigilance and professionalism.
Many believe that without them, the number of accidents at the world’s longest sea beach would be significantly higher.
Authorities and safety officials continue to remind tourists to swim only in marked areas and to strictly follow lifeguard directions to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience at Cox’s Bazar Beach.
By AbdubRashid Manik
Photo: Sea Safe Lifeguards
