Be cautious of children getting lost while beach vacationing

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Beware of losing your child

During hot sunny seasons, beaches are always crowded. Amidst the sea of people, it's easy for children to get lost. Many parents, upon hearing announcements on loudspeakers about finding lost relatives or children, panic when their own kids go missing.

According to statistics from the Beach Management and Order Team (under the Management Board of Son Tra Peninsula and Danang Beach Tourism) in just one week from May 16 to 22, at two beach areas, Pham Van Dong and My Khe (Son Tra District, Danang), there were 143 cases of parents losing their children, requiring assistance from the support team.

On peak days, on the afternoons of May 17th and 19th, nearly 40 cases of parents losing their children required broadcasting through loudspeakers.

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On May 22nd, Ms. Le Thi Dung (Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Danang City) frantically sought help from the Beach Management and Order Team to broadcast a search for her 5-year-old daughter named Bo, who went missing while playing in the sea. Immediately, the sound of searching for the lost child blared across the beach. The rescue team rushed to the shallow water area to search for children standing alone, while the order team quickly dispersed to various areas, from the parking lot to places renting floats, and food stalls...

30 minutes later, a little girl with loud cries was safely brought back to the control center and handed over to her mother. Mr. Ho Thang Tuoi, the one who found little Bo, stated that due to the family's infrequent beach visits, they didn't anticipate the incident. They were engrossed in taking photos when their daughter went missing.

The case of Mrs. Tran Kim Ut (60 years old) losing her granddaughter on May 16th is a typical example. Mrs. Ut, from Hanoi, took her granddaughter to the beach in Danang. When the granddaughter went swimming, Mrs. Ut went to buy drinks. When she returned, she couldn't find her granddaughter. Mrs. Ut frantically searched under the sea while her granddaughter ran around the beach looking for her. It wasn't until beachgoers saw the granddaughter alone and brought her to the rescue team that Mrs. Ut found her.

Mr. Phan Thanh Hai, deputy team leader of the Beach Management and Order Team at My Khe Beach, stated that there are many cases of negligent parents, where lost children are brought to the control center by bystanders and then announced over the loudspeaker, only for the parents to realize their child is missing.

Beware of losing your child

According to Mr. Phan Thanh Hai, if young children remember their phone number or the names of relatives, finding their parents is relatively easy. However, for very young children, once lost at sea, it's extremely dangerous for their lives.

“Many children we find are located two to three kilometers away from where their parents were swimming, some even run back to the hotel to find their parents. There are cases where we had to search until 8 PM because a child was hiding and crying against a wall,” Mr. Hai recounted.

Mr. Phan Uyen Minh, head of the Beach Tourism Management and Operation Department (Management Board of Son Tra Peninsula and Danang Beach Tourism), stated that despite continuous warnings about children getting lost while swimming being broadcast every 30 minutes, there are almost always more than 10 cases of parents losing their children every day.

According to Mr. Minh, children are prone to getting lost because they cannot locate their parents in crowded beaches where everyone is shirtless, making it difficult to identify them. Mr. Minh also advises parents to constantly monitor their young children while swimming, not letting them out of sight.

In the event of a child getting lost underwater, immediately notify the rescue team. If a child is lost on the shore, parents should remain calm, observe, search the surroundings, and report to the order team through hotlines for search via loudspeakers.

“The psychology of children when they get lost is to cry out loudly and move constantly. They also tend to avoid going into the water much, so if parents lose their child on the shore, they need to calmly call the hotline (0511.2218878) and contact the nearest order and rescue teams for assistance,” Mr. Minh stated.

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Source: Travel Guide Mytour – By: Youth

MytourJune 28, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

What should parents do if their child goes missing at the beach?

If a child goes missing at the beach, parents should immediately notify the rescue team. They should remain calm, search the surroundings, and use the hotline for assistance. The beach management teams are trained to handle such situations quickly and efficiently.

How can children avoid getting lost at crowded beaches?

To avoid getting lost, parents should teach children to remember important phone numbers and the names of family members. Additionally, constant supervision and keeping young children within sight while swimming are essential to ensure their safety.

What are the common causes of children getting lost at the beach?

Children often get lost at the beach due to negligence from parents, distractions from activities like taking photos, or swimming out too far. Busy environments make it difficult for children to identify their parents, especially when many people are present.

What statistics are there regarding lost children at Danang beaches?

Statistics show that during a week in May, there were 143 reported cases of lost children at two beach areas in Danang. On peak days, nearly 40 cases required announcements via loudspeakers to help locate missing children.

What should parents remember about monitoring their children at the beach?

Parents must continuously monitor their children at the beach, ensuring they are always within sight. This vigilance is crucial as many children become lost due to brief lapses in attention, which can lead to dangerous situations.

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