RIP4

If y'all have seen the local news here in Houston recently, you know of the story of the two 13-year-old brothers missing in Galveston. Apparently, neither could swim and were last seen in chest deep water near the Pleasure Pier. Not being able to swim is one thing, but my thrust here is the rip currents, which we have in abundance here on the Gulf Coast. Whether one can swim or not, PLEASE be mindful of rips. I've surfed for over 60 years and I know many of us surfers use the rips to get outside the whitewater, but they can be VERY dangerous if you are not aware of them OR if you ignore them. PLEASE be safe when going into the water anywhere on the coast. And PLEASE keep an eye on your children so we do not hear of any more incidents such as this recent event. The life you save may be your own or that of your child..