Unfortunately, here in Israel, some even run into the water. And nowadays, that1s a mistake. Today, in Israel, beaches are not the safest place to be. Over the past four days six people have drowned on Israeli shores. In a Jerusalem pool one lucky little eight year old girl was saved from drowning and is now recuperating at Hadassah Hospital.
Beaches are dangerous enough as is.
Because now, in the height and the heat of the summer - Israeli lifeguards have gone on strike. These lifeguards have pretty good and stable jobs. Beach lifeguard courses are offered only every other year, and the failure rate is very high. So those few who do pass are assured of maintaining their position for a very long time, in fact, most tend to stay in their positions for over twenty years. Having passed, there are no re-qualification exams.