A freak accident! Don’t start banning beach umbrellas because of this. Once that ball starts rolling, it is impossible to stop!
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I was thinking same thing! The banning trolls will be out in droves

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Ban? No. Should lifeguards be spot checking that umbrellas are properly secured in the sand? Probably. This is two instances in a short period of time.
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So...let’s band the wind from the beach! It could blow an umbrella into someone! So, ban it!!
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Assuming that's an attempt at sarcasm? I said they shouldn't be banned. There are, however, way more umbrellas on beaches now due to increased desire for skin protection (rightfully so). As lifeguards rotate, a quick check of a few umbrellas would help ensure they are secure.
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Impressed. Really good ideas! Where are all the people like you who use common sense and make things right. Let’s hope some lifeguards & beach patrol folks read this and implement it

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In Myrtle Beach, they banned tents and certain umbrellas..the very things that prevent kids from getting burned,or getting heat stroke,simply because of one or two accidents.There are more heat stroke n burns because of it now, n getting those rules turned back r impossible now!
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I agree banning those things makes zero sense. It's about ensuring people properly secure them.
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Be safe at the beach folks. The mid-Atlantic region is very windy and unsettled right now. Beach umbrellas do take flight and can harm anyone in their path. This is the second umbrella impalement in two weeks. Stay aware, be safe and have fun at the beach!
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#usatoday does not know how to write. Is it "umbrella impaled a woman" or is "a woman was impaled with an umbrella" better or worse. Good thing it was secured so it wouldn't continue impaling women.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Ouch! That sucks and is so random?!?! OMG
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Sad as it may be but this is old news, already read about it. Don't you have a presidency to be reporting on??
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