Visitors trespassed, risked their lives in dangerous circumstances, and required rescue on Kauai. 30 have died at Queen’s Bath.
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Visitors trespassed, risked their lives in dangerous circumstances, and required rescue on Kauai. 30 have died at Queen’s Bath.
One thing you find out living in Southern California is that you can build a big beautiful wall but if people want to get somewhere they will find a way to get over, under or around it to do so.
I’ve surfed since 1972, and visited Kauai to surf nine times since 1986. I’ve learned to respect the ocean’s power as well as local people. I recommend visitors use common sense – learn to respect the ocean’s power and local rules, If in doubt, ask a lifeguard or local person if ocean conditions are safe. I remember the Ultimate Kauai Guidebook 2018 state that Queens Bath is only safe if the ocean is “not angry” – generally summer – subject to local rules. Let’s respect the ocean and local rules! Mahalo.
All the road signs near Queen’s Bath parking lot warning people not to park along the road and not to wait for a parking space are an eyesore, but to no avail. The parking lot is always full. People see this and ignore the “No Trespassing” signs. “Money see, monkey
do” is the crowd’s mentality. Many more rescues take place there than those that get reported. Just ask any of the neighbors nearby who have been driven nuts over the years by all the chaos caused by continuing to allow any access to that trail. The parking lot there should be removed. The many have spoiled it for few who have heeded the warnings and road signs.
Maybe have pictures of people who died on the no trespass sign as a way to make the danger real & tangible?
Honestly, if there are signs that say no trespassing. Then they should be the one to pay out of pocket for the rescue. I don’t understand how people can put other’s lives in jeopardy for their stupidity.