I now think twice about taking valuables on the beach
IT upset me to hear about a backpacker who went for a swim only to return and discover his passport and other valuables were gone.
The beach-goer was swimming at a Hervey Bay beach last week and wrapped his belongings in his shirt in the rocks before taking a dip.
I wonder what happened to the poor guy because without a passport he wouldn't have been able to leave the country when he was meant to this week.
What sort of an impression has Hervey Bay left on this traveller and what will he tell his family and friends?
It's such a shame to think we can't even go for a swim at the beach without having to worry about our personal gear.
This beach theft was one of three in a week.
It has certainly made me think twice about taking my valuables on the beach.
Maybe it's time the council invest in public lockers on some of the busier beaches.
Even if there was a gold coin cost it would be worth it.
It's a shame it's got to this but something needs to be done to stop these opportunistic thieves.
It's all well and good saying don't bring your valuables on the beach but on the other hand a phone is usually needed as a form of contact in case of emergency and there is no way of avoiding bringing the car keys onto the beach.
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