Where is the safest sea for tourists and clean beaches? Child safety on the water: why swimming in the sea is better than in a pond in the country

With the advent of summer, each of us dreams of rest. Fresh air, gentle sun and warm water help to get healthier, relax and forget about your problems. Learn about what is for the human body comfortable temperature for swimming at different ages, what conditions are recommended.

At what water temperature can you swim

In order for a person to benefit and enjoy bathing, the water must be in a state acceptable to the body. The indicator depends on the physiological characteristics, habits, individual characteristics of the body. It is believed that the normal temperature of sea water is about 22 degrees, but many swim calmly even at 18. It is known that a large number of"walruses" swims in the cold months at +10°C. However, it is better for unaccustomed people not to take risks, otherwise hypothermia may occur.

Very low temperatures should be avoided. A pond with 24 ° C is suitable for refreshing, enjoying sea baths and swimming calmly. If the degree is higher, there is a danger of developing diseases. This leads to the active development of rotavirus and other infections that are harmful to the child and adult. This situation is typical for mid-July-end of August among southern regions and on Azov coast, so you should be especially careful when taking sea baths.

Air temperature plays a big role. If a person is in the sun for a long time, then immersion even in cold water may not embarrass him: the body requires refreshment. In addition, habit matters. If for our person the comfortable temperature of the water in the sea for swimming is already 20-22 degrees, then the inhabitants of hot Egypt will find it cold. For local inhabitants, the optimal degree is 24-26 ° C. Quite a different situation on the Baltic coast. There, the water practically does not exceed + 20 ° C, so it is acceptable for locals.

The optimal water temperature for swimming in the sea for children

The most comfortable temperature regime for a child to stay in the water is 22-24 degrees. If the baby will swim for the first time, then it must be prepared, otherwise it threatens with a decrease in immunity and a cold. It is necessary to go to the pond with the crumbs in June or the middle of the season, when the water is not so dirty. The residence time for the baby should not exceed 2-3 minutes, after which it is wiped dry with a towel.

Comfortable sea water temperature for pregnant women

The properties of sea salts have a beneficial effect on the condition of the fetus, so bathing is very useful for young mothers. For a pregnant woman to feel normal, the degree should not be lower than +22. Before entering, the girl needs to cool down in the shade so that the body does not feel a big contrast. In addition, experts recommend not being in a pond for a long time so that the body does not begin to lose heat. Optimal time bathing is 10-20 minutes.

At what temperature can you swim in the sea at night

On the beaches South Shore Crimea and the Sea of ​​\u200b\u200bAzov, many people prefer to swim at night, do beautiful photos in water. If this is allowed in the vastness of our region, then swimming abroad is strictly controlled by the coast guard. Swimming at night is best when the sea is calm, there are no waves, and the water is not lower than + 21-22 ° С. Such conditions will help to refresh and are completely safe for the human body.

When is the most comfortable water temperature for swimming

Depending on the location of the reservoir, the globe change and climatic conditions around. The most comfortable water temperature in the sea for swimming is observed in summer, although some begin to swim in nature from May, continuing until September. In addition, a lot depends on the degree of air: if you get very hot in the sun, then even a pond with + 19 ° C will bring pleasure to a child and an adult.

In the Black Sea

In Crimea beach season starts from the end of May and ends almost in October. The warm and mild climate keeps the water warm for a long time. Besides, sunny weather creates excellent conditions for relaxation. Comfortable water temperature in the Black Sea for swimming is from +18 to +24°C. You can also dive in cooler times, but there is a possibility of leg cramps.

On the Azov coast

Because of extreme heat and sun activity on the Azov coast, experts recommend swimming before 12 pm and after 4 pm. This period will allow you to enjoy sunbathing and refresh yourself. All summer months have a suitable temperature regime. June and July are especially favorable. In August, the water can heat up to +26 and above. It is believed that with this degree, the content of healing components decreases.

How is the comfortable sea temperature for swimming determined?

To understand at what temperature they bathe in the sea, it is necessary to distinguish how the human body reacts to different conditions:

• Sea water 0 degrees. Bathing is possible only for a short time, otherwise hypothermia will come. People who are accustomed to "winter swimming" can afford such conditions a little longer.
• From 1 to 8°C. Even for the trained and hardened, the dipping and diving procedure can be dangerous. Such water allows a stay of no more than a couple of minutes.
• From 9 to 13°C. Unacceptable conditions for swimming, but safer for human health. Hardened can afford to swim for 5-7 minutes.
• From 14 to 16°C. Sea baths are possible, but not long. Staying in such water for more than 2 hours can lead to loss of consciousness.
• From 17 to 22°C. A cool pond that gives you a feeling of freshness. Acceptable conditions for dipping or diving, but not for everyone.
• From 23 to 26°C. Optimal conditions for a long pastime in the pond.
• From 27°C. Comfortable conditions in the sea for long bathing, however, the development of microbes in such an environment is possible. Even the pleasant warmth of the sea becomes bacterially dangerous.

By the number of people drowned at sea, Paphos ranks 1st in Cyprus.

The most dangerous beaches are all wild beaches on east coast north of Paphos.

Hotel and city beaches are also considered unsafe, namely the area from Tombs of The Kings to Venus Beach Hotel

The most dangerous beach is the VENUS beach / Capital Coast hotel.

Section between Kissonerga and Chloraka
There are huge signs along coastline in several languages ​​with information about the dangers of swimming, as well as buoys and lines in the sea to help those who find themselves in a difficult situation. There are no lifeguards on duty here because the area has been officially declared a no-swimming area.

In total, off the coast of Paphos, in addition to 13 deaths of foreigners in the said area in 2013, at least 100 people drowned in the last ten years, and about 40 in the summer of 2013. Most of these victims were foreign guests staying in hotels and tourist apartments in this district.

One solution to the problem would be to officially declare this part of the coast a restricted area, but according to local officials, hotel management and others tourist complexes, which lure tourists "proximity to the beach", will begin to apply to the courts with claims for "restriction of freedom."

73-year-old Briton Gerald Bruton, who was vacationing with his wife for three weeks in Paphos, is shocked by the picture he saw. According to him, in three days he saw with his own eyes how five people almost drowned, and two of them were just lucky to stay alive.

“In the first week, we found a man who was pulled out of the sea by a guy serving towels in the hotel pool. This man was practically without signs of life, he was given first aid in time on the sand, fortunately he recovered,” Bruton told reporters. the next morning, another swimmer started having problems. He was swimming near the buoy in the sea, and became heavy, "like lead in the water." He was saved by a hotel security guard. When the swimmer was brought here, I thought he was dead. He was in a terrible One of the hotel's lifeguards gave him first aid, the staff managed to bring him to his senses, later he was taken to the hospital." Bruton added that he and his wife were aware of dangerous waters Paphos before their trip to Cyprus, but "only because their daughter came across a review on the Internet from a client about a trip to the area."

"But no one at the hotel warned us about the dangers of swimming when the waves are like this," Bruton added, saying he took the advice of locals to swim only in calm waters.

October 2013 Death under the boat.
The man, along with his 63-year-old father, decided to swim at the local beach, which is known as Coral Bay. At first, vacationers swam close to the shore, and then headed deep into the bay, far beyond the buoys. Some eyewitnesses say that the men were singled out a kilometer from land. There a tragic incident happened - a Russian fell under the sharp blades of a speedboat used as water attraction. The boat was driven by a Cypriot, he turned off the engine as soon as he heard a terrible noise. The victim was taken ashore and given to the medical service.

The tourist was hospitalized in a Paphos hospital, where doctors did their best. Unfortunately, the injuries were fatal and the man died.

Mediterranean sharks are not found in these places and there is no sharp hypothermia here either.

Here suddenly there are oncoming movements.

"Trying to resist - nothing comes out. A couple of moments - and panic begins. The heart beats at a speed of 180-200 beats per minute. You say goodbye to life in all seriousness."

For example, in less than 49 years of my life I have not found out why people drown on the ocean (and serious seas)? How can you drown when you can swim?! Especially when you don’t know how, and therefore you don’t go deeper than waist-deep. However, sad reports from Egypt, then from Thailand, then from India make one wonder: a young guy, almost a professional swimmer ... drowned! Two girls... drowned! What a horror!

So: 95 percent of all drownings in serious seas-oceans happen because of ... rip currents, that is, oncoming currents! Have you ever heard of these? I have no doubt that the color of our society - the technotronic goblinarius - has heard and even read about it, for example, on Wikipedia. And the rest? I almost grew up by the sea. He swam in all oceans: in the Pacific, Indian, Atlantic, in all seas (with the exception of the cold ones of the Barents type), but he did not even guess about any oncoming currents. That's a gap in education, so a gap. It never occurred to anyone to enlighten me on the subject of "rips", and even more so for me to study it myself - and even more so. At best, I saw signs: "Swimming is prohibited!"

Meanwhile, "rips" are found on all oceanic and sometimes sea beaches without exception. It's good when rescuers walk around, constantly rearranging red flags from place to place. Until recently, I did not understand why they do this, by what principle they determine places that are dangerous for swimming. It seems around the stones, but sometimes 100-150 meters from them ...

You can read about the physics of the occurrence of "rips" on your own in your favorite Wikipedia. Technically, it is enough for incompetent comrades to know that corridors with a reverse (towards the sea) flow constantly appear in one place or another right next to the shore. There are "rips" that are stable, and they are not so dangerous, because, as a rule, all the locals know about them and suggest where you do not need to go swimming. But there are so-called flash rip currents that come and go; they are the ones that pose a mortal danger.

In most cases, the "rip" corridor is narrow, 2-3 meters, and it is easy to jump out of it to the right or left. Also, in most cases, the speed of the current in the "rip" is 4-5 km / h, which is also not dangerous.

However, several times a day on the same beach, "rips" up to 50 meters wide and up to 200-400 meters long can occur! If a speed of 15 km / h is added to it, then, having got into such a "rip", if you do not know how to deal with it, you can read a prayer.

What happens when a person gets into a "rip"? He starts to drag in open ocean. If the "rip" is wide and the speed is even minimal (5 km / h), it is useless to resist, that is, to swim against the current - it will still drag you to the depth. It is sad just the fact that people who do not know about the "rips" begin to desperately resist and frantically swim exactly towards the coast, that is, against the current of the "rip". They, of course, fail, and after 20-30 seconds a MONSTER PANIC sets in!

This happened to me twice: three years ago and this year at the very beginning of the season. I swam and swam - and suddenly I was dragged at such a speed (feels like about 10 km / h) into the open ocean that for a moment I experienced all the horror experienced by Mironov's character while fishing in "The Diamond Arm". Believe me, when the "rip" drags you, it's a NIGHTMARE!

The scariest thing is if you swam to a place where you no longer touch the bottom. Then he picks up and carries hell knows where. What to do is unclear. Thank God, I was warned from the first day that breaking away from the bottom is absolutely undesirable under any circumstances. I was dragged into the open ocean while I was up to my chest. You stand calmly, you rest, and suddenly it pulls you away. Trying to resist - nothing comes out. A couple of moments - and the panic begins. The heart beats at a speed of 180-200 beats per minute. Say goodbye to life in all seriousness. Dragged this time at an angle not to the open sea, but to the stones - also one of the, as I later learned, common options for "rip".

Can you imagine if a person cannot swim?! Here he stands, say, waist-deep in water and thinks: "Kaif! I won't go deeper, it's safe here!" What is there! It will fall into the "rip", the ocean will drag it away and will not ask for the last name, especially if it is a weak woman or old man. It will drag you to where there will be no bottom... But you don't know how to swim... It's better not to think.

How to be? How to deal with "rips"? If you can’t swim at all, there is only one recommendation: do not go into the water alone! Never! Only with someone experienced. Of course, you need to swim where there are lifeguards and red flags.

Those who know how to swim should remember that the depth to the chest is already sufficient for a serious "rip" (10 km / h or more), which can drag into the open ocean.

What to do if you are still blown away? First and foremost, DON'T PANIC! In no case, because, knowing about the rules of behavior in the "rip" and not panicking, you will get out in 1000 cases out of 1000.

The second important thing is not to resist backflow And in no case do not swim to the shore! It sounds, of course, intimidating, but this is the only correct logic: by resisting, you will not achieve anything, you will still continue to drag, but in a minute or two you will be exhausted, exhausted, tired and guaranteed to lose your composure. Hundreds and hundreds of excellent swimmers, athletes, athletes, weightlifters and bodybuilders unknowingly drowned in "rips". In this scenario, the case will not be for you.

So, don't panic and don't swim to shore! What are you doing? First: try to get out of the "rip" to the side. That is, you are not swimming towards the shore, but parallel to it. Right or left, it doesn't matter. If the "rip" is narrow, 2-4 meters, then you will quickly get out of it. If it is wide - up to 50 meters, then, of course, it will not work. As soon as you realize that you can’t get out, immediately stop trying and ... relax! Lie on your back, but don't panic. Why? Because in a minute or two the oncoming current will end and leave you alone. After that, you will turn around and swim ... but not immediately to the shore, but first 50-100 meters to the side to bypass the "rip", otherwise you will stick back into it. Oh, and while you're relaxing downstream, don't forget to raise your hand high, then at least a lifeguard will help you on your way back.

Another important detail to remember: "rip" will never drag you to the bottom! It's not a whirlpool or a funnel. All the "rips" in the world are dragged from the shore along the surface, but not to the depth. On the surface, you can swim in warm ocean three days exactly

Finally, the last thing: all "rips" have clear identification marks (signs). If there are no lifeguards with red flags on the beach, you can independently determine the place of the oncoming current by one of the following signs (in any combination).

• Visible channel of seething water, perpendicular to the shore.
• A coastal zone with a changed color of the water (say, everything around is blue or green, and some area is white).
• A section of foam, some kind of marine vegetation, bubbles, which is steadily moving from the coast to the open sea.
• A gap in the general structure of tidal waves (a continuous band of waves, and in the middle there is a 5-10-meter gap).

If you see any of the above, consider yourself lucky and just don't go swimming in this place. But what if you do not see any of the four signs? So you're out of luck, because 80 percent of dangerous flash rips don't show up visually. That is, professional rescuers will still be able to determine these places, but ordinary tourists are unlikely. Until they are pulled into one of these invisible "rips".

It also happens like this: you swim, you swim in a calm and safe place, and then - again, something changed in the geometry of the sandy bottom, the direction of the wind, the height and speed of the waves, and - bam! - there is an unexpected "rip"! And you are already in it. It doesn't matter: now we know how to behave, what to do and what not to do.

In the hot season of holidays, you really want to get out to the sea and fully enjoy all the splendor sea ​​coast. The very word "beach" evokes pleasant associations: holidays, the ocean, the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls ... sharks, currents. Stop. What do the last two words in this series of pleasantries do?

Often, many people forget that beauty and danger are frequent neighbors. Therefore, we present you the top ten most dangerous beaches in the world. A visit to some of them can cost you your health, and sometimes ... your life.

1. Queensland and the Tiwa Islands in Australia: death by jellyfish

Australian beaches are considered to be the most dangerous in the world. Here often there are not only shark attacks, but also box jellyfish. Many vacationers are not even aware of such a danger, however, these representatives of the oceans have one of the most powerful poisons in the world. Stinging cells can cause both a simple burn and send a gaping bather to the next world in a matter of minutes. It is especially dangerous that sea ​​waves these animals are not very noticeable, and therefore you should be extremely vigilant.

The greatest likelihood of a collision with this scourge is in the waters of the Arafura and Timor Seas. These waters are washed by the Tiwi Islands and the coast of Queensland from the northeast. Sometimes box jellyfish are called "sea wasps". They even acquired the status of a certain symbol local resorts. And in 2011, the Australian Mint dedicated a silver collector's coin to jellyfish.

In order not to intimidate those wishing to visit Australia at all, let's say that deaths are not so frequent after meetings with these marine representatives. Children are considered the most vulnerable, as their immunity cannot cope with burns. If you give a little statistics, then out of about 30 official cases of attacks on humans by jellyfish, 12 ended in the death of children.

Especially dangerous bathing season from October to April. At this time, experts strongly recommend to give up swimming. Especially after lunch, because it is at this time that jellyfish are most active.

2. South Africa, Fish Hoek beaches: white man-eating sharks

Perhaps the most common and well-known water hazard in the world are sharks. According to the international registry (which includes cases of shark attacks), only in 2010 there were 79 attacks (unprovoked!) On a person. True, only 6 of them ended in death, but this statistic is terrifying. It is noteworthy that climate change on the planet provokes these inhabitants sea ​​depths for more aggression. Scientists believe that there will be more and more cases of attacks every year.

Among the most dangerous "shark" beaches, one can single out the coast of Cape Town. In the waters of the ocean that washes it, there is a huge man-eating shark, otherwise called white. Since the beginning of the hot season, the character of the predator is already not very accommodating, it becomes even worse. Aggression is increasing, and with it the danger to vacationers.

The South African government already in the sixties of the last century installed underwater networks on most of the beaches of the most famous resort Fish Hook. However, to fully protect tourists and local population impossible. In 2010 alone, more than 21 predator attacks were recorded.

For all supporters safe rest Shark Spotters website has been created, where you can follow the activity of great white sharks.

3. Mexican beach Zipolite Beach: a swift undercurrent

Predatory fish or jellyfish are far from all the dangers that await careless holidaymakers. So on a small, quiet and very beautiful Mexican beach with turquoise water and white sand, serious threat. locals avoid this place, especially from April to June. Just at this time, the undercurrent is gaining strength here, which is almost impossible to see from the shore. Plus, this summer there are very strong ebbs and flows. Water comes and goes with such force that it can carry even an adult with it. sea ​​rocks and the cliffs that adorn the beach in abundance, give the place an additional danger.

The Mexican authorities annually arrange rescue work, which is bearing fruit. In 2010 alone, 180 people who could not cope with the current were rescued here. These careless vacationers ignored the warning red flags on the shore, for which they paid with thrills.

Even the name of the beach "Zipolite" is translated from the local dialect of the Zapotec as "shore of the dead." However, this does not prevent him from being the center of attention of nudists and hippies in the hottest summer months. Moreover, the rest here is cheap, and the nature is very picturesque.

4. Marshall Islands (Bikini Atoll): invisible danger - radiation

It was here from 1946 to 1958 that the US military conducted tests of the hydrogen and atomic bombs. In 1954, after another explosion, the island was completely destroyed, and 800 local residents died from diseases caused by radiation.

Marshall Islands on the map:

To this day, the radiation level here is 3.8 R/h. However, scientists believe that a number of beaches on the atoll are quite suitable for recreation. The seclusion and even isolation of the island gives a special highlight to the rest. And if you want to get here, you should enter either the central Pacific diving expedition, or through the official website of Bikini as a tourist. Here are committed week tours from mid-April to November, and the group usually consists of only 12-15 members.

5. New Smyrna (USA): a beach with a thousand and one misfortunes

Among the beaches there are those where trouble does not come alone. There is just such a beach in Florida - it is considered the most unfortunate in the State. In 2010 alone, more than 600 ship collisions were recorded here, 68 of which ended very badly. Among all the beaches in the United States, it has the highest number of accidents on the water. According to the explanation of experts, there is simply too much concentration of vacationers, so lifeguards and water patrols cannot cope with such a large flow.

In addition, New Smyrna literally attracts lightning.

What lightning looks like photo

Over the past half century, almost 500 people have died here from this natural scourge. The region where the beach is located is famous for thunderstorms, and the people on the beach become the most high points, and are a kind of lightning catcher. One has only to happen to a thunderstorm, as vacationers automatically acquire the status of living targets.

But that's not all. The waters washing the beach have long been chosen by sharks. Last year in summer season more than a dozen people have been bitten by sea predators, but only one case has been fatal. Against this background, one should not be surprised at the frequent evacuations of people from the beach and the closure of the territory.

6. Brazil Sao Paulo: sharp-toothed piranhas

There are legends about these predators that can gnaw a person in a matter of seconds in the Amazon. The highest activity of piranhas is observed in the southeast in the tributaries of the Amazon. For example, in 2002 alone, 38 bathers were injured on Conceao Beach in Santa Cruz. And that's just for 5 weekends. After that, a couple more outbreaks of aggression were noted in the cities of Itapui and Iacanga. In just a couple of weeks, 50 people became victims of fish. And in 2009, piranhas bit 74 people in 1 month! However, official statistics are silent on the number of deaths. According to the latest data, it is believed that the beaches of Sao Paulo have acquired the status of the most dangerous for people.

According to scientists, the aggression of fish is associated with the construction of river dams, which leads to a huge breeding of piranhas. And then the broods are sent to habitats unusual for them, that is, to places of public bathing.

These individuals can reach 30 cm in length. In adulthood, the fish easily bites a human finger in half. But here it is worth noting that not all of them are carnivorous, there are varieties that feed only on plants, seeds and algae.

7. Brazilian beach Copacobana: criminals are on the alert

This beach was chosen in the 50s of the last century by the elite of society. Currently, there is no place in Rio more associated with crime than this beach. In the list of crimes: prostitution, robberies, rapes, kidnappings of children - all this has long become an everyday occurrence for these places. In 2010, more than eight dozen people became victims of crimes, and three dozen filled up obituaries.

The Brazilian government has long recorded the region as one of the most problematic. The Copacobana area, according to police reports, is home to the most drug lords and mafia bosses. Tourists themselves report that not only the beach, but also in hotels nearby, is also not always calm. And God forbid, if you rented a yacht, because the water has its own dangers in the form of classic piracy.

8. Repulse Bay (Hong Kong): a lot of garbage

Translated from local language, this place is called "Where the seagulls nest." However, these noble birds have long since left the beach, as the level of pollution on it is above all norms. At the beginning of the twentieth century, global construction began here, which has not yet been completed. And this is a serious threat to the environment.

Many construction wastes are dumped directly into the sea. Scientists have long recorded a lot of chemical waste in the waters, although this is not visible in the photographs. All this leads to the reproduction of algae, bacteria, and the death of marine life. Local residents from time to time arrange global purges, but these measures do not lead to a significant result. The authorities do not meet the needs of the population, since housing offered in the Repulse Bay area is considered the most elite and expensive in Hong Kong.

9 Virginia Beach (USA): Wild Foxes

What you can’t imagine on the beach is the attack of wild foxes. It would seem that danger should be expected from aquatic inhabitants or the vagaries of nature. However, on the longest beach on the Atlantic coast, which is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, this happens. Despite the fact that the city itself is considered the cleanest and most prosperous among resort places, nearby parks are a direct supplier of wild animals. The most common aggressors among them are foxes.

From time to time they attack vacationers, which creates not very comfortable conditions for recreation.

10. Cable Beach (Australia): fear the crocodiles!

This beach attracts not only tourists, but also huge reptiles. As a species, crocodiles are officially protected by the state and hunting for them is prohibited. Perhaps this led to their uncontrolled reproduction and aggression. Increasing attacks have led many to advocate for a partial lifting of restrictions on crocodile fishing. The government is still thinking, as it fears a tourist boom for hunting trophies.

In the meantime, these reptiles feel in complete security and attack tourists with impunity. This happens especially often in northern beaches Queensland - for only 25 recent years more than a dozen deaths of crocodile attacks on humans have been recorded here.

Choose a place of rest not by beautiful pictures, but by its characteristic features associated with natural wonders, and not always pleasant, and the creations of human hands, which can not only spoil the rest, but even take life!

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Swimming is lovely way spend time on vacation. But be careful when you decide to cool off. Below are the 10 deadliest places that are, at the very least, reckless.

1. Queensland, Australia

The waters outside of Queensland are full of an army of deadly animals. There live blue-ringed octopuses, cone jellyfish, scorpion fish, as well as small in size, but very dangerous Irukandji jellyfish. Among all these nasty sea creatures, the Irukandji are the most deadly, as they kill 100-200 people every year. Three types of these jellyfish are considered the most poisonous in the world. It can grow up to ten feet long and is the only reason for closing everything. more beaches every year. Don't swim during their active season, and remember to always wear a special suit while swimming that protects against jellyfish stings. Or don't swim at all.

2. Bolinas Beach, California

Bolinas Beach is a surfer's paradise, but it is also part of the infamous "red triangle". This place is famous not only amazing beauty waves, but also fears in connection with the activities of great white sharks. You can watch from the shore how sharks prey on sea ​​lions. Although the chances of being attacked by a shark are low, they increase dramatically if you swim enthusiastically on this beach. Do not swim at dusk, dawn or at night, do not wear shiny jewelry, do not swim alone, and never enter the water with an open wound.

3. Amazon Basin

4. Coast Gulf of Mexico, USA

In addition to the catastrophic oil spill that fills the bay to this day, it is also home to some very nasty creatures. It is home to the water moccasin, one of the deadliest snakes on the continent. If you get bitten by this snake, you can die within two hours. Do not swim in areas where branches hang over the water, as this may provoke the snake to attack you.

5. Victoria Falls, Zambia

Most dangerous place it's not actually the waterfall itself. The Devil's Pool is perfect place for those who have decided to say goodbye to life, it is located on the edge of a waterfall, and nothing protects people swimming there from falling down to certain death.

6. national park Khao Sok, Thailand

Before you make a trip to this park, you should know that it is home to such deadly creatures that tourists are not even aware of. Huge centipedes, the size of the palm of an adult man, sharks that love to eat people, blood-sucking leeches, giant mosquitoes, poisonous caterpillars and scorpion fish.

Getting bitten by a leech seems to be unavoidable, so make sure you have some tobacco with you, even if you don't smoke. It is necessary to mix it with water, and pour the liquid over the leech, it should "leave". Do not try to remove the leech by force, this will only force it to release its deadly poison.

7. Hanka Piai Beach, Hawaii

As you know, appearances are deceiving. This is exactly the case when this phrase is completely appropriate. A beach on the island of Kauai on the Napali Coast may seem like a beautiful mirage, but unfortunately, it is nothing more than a death trap. Sloping places, unpredictable currents and dangerous animals have claimed the lives of more than 80 beach visitors. The "death counter" made by people is constantly replenished with new victims. To stay alive, just don't swim here.

8. River Nile, Egypt

Masked in the murky water of the river, the Nile crocodile lurks just below the surface, which can lie still for many hours, waiting for prey. The most dangerous member of the crocodile family, the Nile crocodile, kills hundreds of people every year in sub-Saharan Africa. The river is home to over 500,000 of these creatures, which can live up to 100 years and grow up to 20 feet long. Moreover, the piranha's cousin, which is much larger and much more dangerous, lives in the river - this is a tiger fish.

9. Shired Island, Dixie County

Swimming in the Florida waters on this island comes with a risk of developing the following symptoms: skin rash, conjunctivitis, hepatitis, respiratory infections, etc. This beach is considered the most polluted in America, so think twice before you want to go there.

10. Kruger National Park

The hippopotamus is known for its unprovoked attacks on humans, and despite being considered herbivores, these "cuties" kill hundreds of people every year and are considered Africa's deadliest mammals. If you ever get chased by a hippo, don't run in a straight line as it will easily catch up with you. Despite its short legs, the hippo runs fast enough, but only in a straight line.

Greetings. Came up long-awaited vacation, and you are happy to start searching on the Internet appropriate place by the sea for your relaxation. Great, everyone does it. It will not be superfluous to know which sea ​​beaches in Russia are considered the cleanest and safest. Of course, we will rely on the research of our own Rospotrebnadzor. So, the safest sea for tourists.

And what about the Caspian Sea?

Let's go from worst to best. So, the most problematic, or rather "dirty", turned out to be the Caspian Sea. Almost 100% of the samples taken do not meet safety standards for microbiological indicators. The main reasons here are the discharge of raw sewage and industrial pollution from "oil".

Sea of ​​Azov

A difficult situation has developed in some resorts Sea of ​​Azov. So, in the resort Temryuk, 16% of the samples taken for analysis turned out to be dangerous, but in Yeysk the situation is quite normal.

Black Sea

The Black Sea also turned out to be more or less suitable for vacationers. The indicators have improved markedly, as no dangerous samples have been found in the area at all, except for a meager 0.3%, which do not particularly meet hygiene standards. And in Greater Sochi only 0.1% caused some claims from Rospotrebnadzor specialists.

Crimea

Crimea as a whole turned out to be satisfactory, only 2% of all samples taken did not fit the established standards on some beaches, Sevastopol, Kerch, and the village of Nikolaevka.

Let me remind you that this article provides data for 2016, so there is still something to strive for. Today it is already 2017 and it is possible, we all really hope for this, that the situation in problematic coastal offshore areas will become better and better every year.

And to us ordinary tourists and vacationers, it remains only to take an inexpensive ticket on a plane or purchase ready-made without intermediaries tour. And with great pleasure go to warm sea and the sun, in order to profitably spend your long-awaited vacation in our domestic resorts.

I only wish everyone positive emotions and great mood!