Yesterday, while enjoying a nice Saturday at Bayahibe beach, a tragic event occurred. A tourist, or perhaps expatriot, who only moments earlier was enjoying the day as everyone else, entered the water, but did not return under his own control. It seems the individual suffered a medical emergency while swimming in the ocean. Unknown if it was the effects of a cardiac arrest, seizure, or exposure to the water following such, but he was in grave condition following. The 9-1-1 service was utilized, and an ambulance responded within 10 minutes to take him to a local facility. Nothing more of the gentleman is known at this time.
With this in mind, it is all too convenient to blame the local government or authorities for lack of essential needs, but some responsibility does need to be given to one's own physical well being. Tragedies occur, but some measures can be instituted to protect one's self. Visit doctors for exams. Take required medications. Stop smoking. Lose unnecessary weight. Do not drink to excess. The list is long, but the measures are not difficult at all.
Many tourists and expatriots have worked hard their entire lives to enjoy the opportunity to visit or live within the RD. Take care and control of yourself, and reduce the possibility of going for a simple swim, and not returning under your own control.
With this in mind, it is all too convenient to blame the local government or authorities for lack of essential needs, but some responsibility does need to be given to one's own physical well being. Tragedies occur, but some measures can be instituted to protect one's self. Visit doctors for exams. Take required medications. Stop smoking. Lose unnecessary weight. Do not drink to excess. The list is long, but the measures are not difficult at all.
Many tourists and expatriots have worked hard their entire lives to enjoy the opportunity to visit or live within the RD. Take care and control of yourself, and reduce the possibility of going for a simple swim, and not returning under your own control.
