beach safety

A woman's parasailing trip in Goa turned terrifying when she fell into the sea and the rope tightened around her neck. She was thankfully rescued, but the incident highlights the importance of questioning safety measures and operator training before engaging in adventure sports, as fun memories can quickly become dangerous.

Thousands of Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings are emerging at Rushikulya river mouth in Ganjam. This mass hatching follows nesting by over two lakh turtles. Forest officials and volunteers are ensuring the safety of the baby turtles. Predators are being kept away and nearby industries are dimming lights. Researchers and the public are witnessing this natural event.

A Magellanic penguin, Dindim, has been returning for over a decade to a Brazilian beach to visit the man who rescued him from an oil spill. Scientists note this extraordinary loyalty aligns with penguin navigation and site fidelity, though the specific reasons for returning to a human remain a mystery.

A shocking event unfolded on a UK beach after hours as a woman in her twenties was targeted by an assailant on April 8th, near the East Point Pavilion in Lowestoft.

Charles Leclerc spent time in Miami with his wife Alexandra Saint Mleux before the Miami Grand Prix. The couple enjoyed a calm beach day with their dog Leo after their Monaco wedding. With Formula One rule changes and race pressure ahead, this short break gave Leclerc a chance to reset before returning to intense competition this weekend.

The recent drowning of a Bengali actor near Talasari has put the spotlight on safety measures & accountability on Odisha’s beaches. TOI examines the ground reality

Every night, a massive migration of sea creatures occurs in oceans worldwide. Billions of animals ascend from the deep to feed near the surface. They then return to the depths before dawn. This daily commute, called diel vertical migration, plays a crucial role in moving carbon. It helps regulate Earth's carbon cycle. Scientists continue to study this hidden ocean phenomenon.

While most Indian beaches prohibit vehicles due to safety and environmental concerns, Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach in Kerala offers a rare exception. This unique location allows regulated beach driving thanks to its specific geographical features, though access remains conditional on various factors like tides and weather.

Andy Donaldson set a record 55km “dam to dam” swim along Western Australia’s Ord Rivxer in 11 hours 51 minutes, becoming the fastest and first man to complete the route. The ultramarathon swimmer navigated remote conditions, heat and wildlife concerns in the crocodile-inhabited river, describing the challenge as “magical” and the most beautiful swim of his career.

A shooting attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to the immediate evacuation of President Trump and other officials. This incident adds to a long list of threats and security scares faced by Trump, including armed intruders, assassination plots, and poison mail, making him a frequent target.