06-27-2007, 03:21 PM
Quote: Docs: Sand more deadly than sharks
Doctors:16 deaths in sand holes or tunnels in U.S. 1990-2006
⢠In same period, 12 fatal shark attacks took place, says University of Florida
⢠Hole walls usually collapse, leaving almost no evidence of hole or victim location
⢠Victims mostly boys, 3 to 21 years; average age about 12
Waves and sharks aren't the only dangers at the beach...
article: http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/06/20/san...index.html