Individuals were putting themselves in harm's way as the police were trying to get them out of harm's way. The danger of spinal injury from strong surges and undercurrent had all too often been underestimated, he said. That there had been no injuries was probably due to the efforts of the Police Task Force to keep people off the beaches especially at the storm's peak around 1pm. But Mr. Scott added that Bermudians had on the whole weathered the storm very well. Tough times don't last.
Tough people do.
The only problem area remained Clearwater Beach. Gert, a category two hurricane, was expected to hit Bermuda full force but veered off at the last moment. All in all, said Supt. IF YOU really love the dolphins, please don't try to approach them today. That was the message from Dolphin Quest co-owner Dr. Rae Stone, last night who warned public contact could force the three adults and one calf to swim out into the ocean where their fate would not be guaranteed.