Yasmina Obono, from the Bronx, expressed her joy at the beach: 'Today, the water is so good! I think this is the best day.' Despite the approaching end of summer, she was determined to enjoy the last days of swimming, confidently stating her swimming skills and readiness to dive into the water, even amid rising concerns about safety without lifeguards.
Emmanuel Aroche from Harlem showed a laid-back attitude towards beach safety, stating, 'I won't be over there you know, obviously in the water. But I'll be around here - the beach, the sand.' His words reflect a modern beach-goer's approach to swimming amid the removal of lifeguards, emphasizing a desire to embrace the beach environment, regardless of swimming risks.
Dale Duane from Yonkers took a more cautious stance, saying, 'I'm not going to go in if there aren't any lifeguards. Something could happen, and I have that much of an imagination - I don't want to tempt fate.' This highlights a growing awareness of potential risks associated with swimming without lifeguards and the importance many place on safety when enjoying summer activities.
The New York City Parks Department highlighted the risks, noting that of the five drownings at their beaches this summer, only one occurred while lifeguards were present. This statistic underscores the potential dangers swimmers may face, particularly as the summer ends and lifeguards are withdrawn, prompting discussions about swimming safety and individual abilities.
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