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(USGovernment-News.Com, July 25, 2013 ) San Francisco, CA -- The Commission noted an incident in which a resident confronted a large group of teenagers jumping from Trinity Landing into the body of water below and was attacked with verbal abuse for looking out for their safety. After being threatened with violence, the man call police.
Areas that are popular for tombstoning include Cowes Harbour, fairway, mooring, and berthing areas, which are not places for swimmers. Risks include shallow waters, obscured rocks, dense traffic and obstructions, including strong, unexpected tides.
The police departments also put in a fee of up to 2,500 euros for anyone who fails to comply with the public safety announcement, according to Harbour Master Stuart McIntosh.
Tombstoning is considered to be a dangerous, life-threatening behavior, and several injuries have been sustained for hitting the seabed or other underwater obstructions within the last decade. Inspector Adam Henderson-Parish, of the West Wight TPT, says however thrilling a dare for tombstoning may be can have serious consequences and a devastating effect or all parties involved, especially for families dealing with traumatic aftermath of injuries caused by tombstoning, and those emotions need to be taken into account.
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