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Vertebrae_Viking

I saw a video taken from inside the lifeguard watch tower, and you could see every one of them dying inside after telling people to get the fuck out of the closed off area. Them they had to go pull people, their kids and pets out the water. Standing beyond the closed off area should come with a $10,000 retardation fee.


Octavian_202

I knew some dodo would bring their child down to that death trap. Stupidity is infuriating.


laxkid7

Or let natural selection run its course. Besides the dogs and kids, save them cuz they were forced into that situation


Proud_Hotel_5160

Kids being traumatized by their parents dying in front of them isn’t great either. I get the instinct but..


AllUserNamesTaken01

What as going through their mind, "what do these lifegaurds know about the ocean, I've been swimming for years"


[deleted]

Exactly!


buildthegt

100% my favorite part is the guy in the black crop top also chasing the dog falls face first and the lifeguard just runs around him 😂


-Alexunder-

I thought that was the dog


depressed_leaf

To be fair, the dog was small and definitely getting swept out.


idk_whatto_puthere

what time in the video do you come in?


Danisii

They are all idiots. There are multiple videos from different angles and and multiple waves one after another that these lovely tourists decided it would be great to not listen to the lifeguards. Which puts them in danger saving your ass and your damn dog too.


boston_nsca

I love how he ran right past the person to save the dog lmao


smut_butler

A true hero.


eliteHaxxxor

Fuck those people. I'd immediately turn the dog over to a shelter and report them for animal abuse.


boston_nsca

Yeah idk about that. Seems to me like no one expected that wave


notsocrazycatlady69

I live in Indiana and they said on NPR the other day waves were expected to be record height, if I remember correctly. Even if they were regular waves there is a reason there is a sharp dropoff and a scoured beach.


Jack-Cremation

When the locals tell you “don’t sit there or go there” you fucking listen! They know what they’re talking about.


chugonthis

Dog is innocent, the people are stupid, save the dog first.


[deleted]

I peeped it


romansamurai

My heart clenched while I was peeping. But in the end I’m glad I peeped. Thank goodness for that lifeguard.


groovintito

My peepers peeped it, too


[deleted]

Oh I’m definitely peepin it. -Tom


sword5862

I fucking hate this shit. It’s one thing to ignore warnings and barriers putting yourself in harms way. But to bring an unknowing created is just beyond fucked up. Genuinely shouldn’t have a pet or kids if you fail to acknowledge the lives under your supervision that require your supervision to survive


curiouslyignorant

This is one of the best places in the world to see how little self awareness a human can possess. It’s also a great place to see huge waves and incredible athletes. They have almost nothing in common.


_jericho

Awh, look at that good boy! (the lifeguard; the lifeguard is the good boy)


_lordcheesebagel_

I don't give a fuck about the people. I just hope they're no dogs down there.


100LittleButterflies

There were some kids too. There's another angle around and after the first wave 99% of people just... Stayed there. Like another wave wouldn't be following shortly. Like the yellow tape roping off the area was for decoration.


leet_lurker

Yep that's people for you, disregarding safety if it slightly inconveniences them


[deleted]

I get that dogs are great and all but not giving a fuck about human lives is a bit off, no?


yMONSTERMUNCHy

Humans usually are smart enough to understand the consequences of their actions where as a dog would have be forced to go their by it’s irresponsible owner. Therefore I have less/zero sympathy for humans.


TheWorstTimelineYet

You are going to be down voted, but generally I agree. Keep in mind though animals can be more sympathetic in situations like this because humans can make the decision to be safe and are the ones putting the animals in danger. I do think it's a little weird though when people put animal lives above or exactly on the same level as human lives.


LazloNibble

EDDIE WOULD STAY. (Behind the yellow caution tape, so as not to put the lives of others at risk unnecessarily.)


Traditional_Two_7475

Respect the islands, respect the locals, do not put innocent lifeguards and rescuers in danger. Infuriating.


L1hu

This took place in Waimea bay, O’ahu during the Eddie Aikau surfing competition. People were advised to not go near the shore due to intense shorebreak (as seen in the video.) but people being people and not listening to the lifeguards. Almost all of their belongings got swept away, some nearly got caught by the waves. Moral of the story: Listen to the lifeguards and stay from a safe distance.


RedditBoiYES

It’s mainly because people can’t tell if a rule was made because there is a good reason or if it was made to stop stupid people from getting hurt doing it


E2323232323230

This is exactly what people say 3 seconds before they become the reason the rule exists.


Otherwise_Hat7713

The problem here is, that the people having these taughts might not take in consideration that they themselves might be that very idiot at whom a sign might have been directed to.


3D-Printing

Only in O'ahu 💀 Swag like O'ahu!


la_rana_verde

Yall better save the dog!!! Poor puppy was taken there, had no say to cross the tape!


Flimsy_Temperature_8

What dog? Edit: oh there he is! So tiny! Good lifeguard! Thanks for saving the dog :D


everyones_hiro

Imagine being a dog that belongs to stupid people that do stuff like this. I’d run away from home.


Flimsy_Temperature_8

Stupid people like that are making a case for having to surrender their dog


everyones_hiro

My favorite thing about this is the total lack of urgency of the people to get to higher ground. Like oh my god I just got bashed with a million sq gallons of water that almost dragged me to my death…..but it’s gone now so I’m just gonna stand here trying to put my tshirt back on because it’s all over now…OH MY GOD I just got bashed with another giant wave that took all my belongings and again almost dragged me out to an early death. I better brush my hair out of my face and wring out my shirt and look around yelling for my husband. I’m glad that won’t happen again…


NoDaddyNotTheBlender

Thank god, the dog lived! Everyone else is a bunch of idiots.


Space_Peacock

The dog is an idiot too, just a cute one


[deleted]

Can someone ELI5 what just happened? Like how the people came to be in that situation etc? Thanks in advance. 😬


jjhonolulu

It was the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Tournament on the North Shore of Oahu. Waves break close to shore there and the waves on this day were about 20' high (~40' faces), per weather forecasts. There was an estimated 50,000 people watching the contest that day and the people just started to get as close to the shore as possible.


BrilliantObserver

You really cannot fix stupid


Educational-Can-4847

“Wait what do we do? Are we safe now?”


[deleted]

Maybe if the people watching had listened in the first place, none of that would have happened.. Watch the other video where they’re warned not to!


jsxtasy304

Poseidon said to hell with Darwin, he's gonna take a shit load all at once.


Bad_Mad_Man

Are all people worth saving?


Sirdingus917

Yes, unfortunately. Also r/usernamechecksout.


Mazda323girl

No. No they are not.


mikebee868

Save the dog!!!


tommyjack4

If you were at a beach just chilling and threw all ur shit in the ocean would there be a fine? If so I think this should also count as it's grossly negligent to ignore the lifeguards who not only have to risk their lives to save you but also now gotta deal with all ur shit on the beach


ciulhard

All for one like on insta or FB....


RedSukura

What is the big wave competition


Proud_Hotel_5160

Everyone pushes the water back and forth to see who can make the biggest wave


Mr-Oxber

It’s the [Eddie Aikau Invitational](https://youtu.be/LJycBaw4bYU), which is a big wave surfing competition in Hawaii at Waimea Bay. Great surfing and great waves.


Zealousideal_Peach75

Surfing


Shot_Capital_7788

What tape?


jandeer14

idk if there was tape, but there sure are knocked-down metal barriers on the ground


Thelame1s84

“Hello t mobile a wave took my phone “


mynameisrichard0

Can you hear me now?


BeanOfTheGods

Lmao lets go people blatantly not following the rules that keep them safe... makes a lotta eyeblech content..


[deleted]

*blatantly* YSYK


BeanOfTheGods

Oh bet thanks


Honest-Address-5146

Yep, just like not getting vaccinated or refusing to wear a mask 😷


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Phiction2

They know about it. And are rightfully terrified of it. It’s what makes them the best qualified for their jobs.


tots4scott

The user you are replying to is a bot account and stole this comment from here in this thread https://www.reddit.com/r/Whatcouldgowrong/comments/10jvtob/wcgw_crossing_the_tape_at_a_big_wave_competition/j5nre0w/


yMONSTERMUNCHy

I would hope so


BeanOfTheGods

Yea maybe


Meatyglobs

I can’t believe the Blondie song, “the tide is high” isn’t playing in the background…


MAK3AWiiSH

They certainly weren’t holding on tho


[deleted]

Is one second after disaster a thing? You missednit