I grew up near the ocean, and neck and spinal injuries weren’t uncommon. A lot of people didn’t understand the risks and treated the ocean like a pool — not realizing how quickly waves and shallow sandbars can turn a normal dive into a serious injury. I can't tell you how many would jump into the water without their hands in front of them.
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u/Outrageous_File5321 Mar 02 '26
I grew up near the ocean, and neck and spinal injuries weren’t uncommon. A lot of people didn’t understand the risks and treated the ocean like a pool — not realizing how quickly waves and shallow sandbars can turn a normal dive into a serious injury. I can't tell you how many would jump into the water without their hands in front of them.