Stay On Land: The Most Dangerous Places to Swim Around the World

There is no denying that Hawaiian beaches are some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world. Although the Hanakapiai Beach is really beautiful, it has some of the most powerful rip tides. In fact, this beach is responsible for over 80 deaths. Do consider this whenever you decide to visit this beach. Some people try to brave the waves but they forget about the deadly current the waves hold. For instance, a person saw the waves pulling two boys into the sea. Their father quickly jumped in to save them. Fortunately, the nearby helicopters were able to rescue the boys in time.

Although Kipu falls is a really popular tourist destination, it is also a place where many unfortunate people lost their lives. However, the exact reason behind the deaths is not confirmed but many succumbed to the waves. There is one likely explanation behind the drowning incidents that this place is visited by many tourists and it automatically increases the probability of such unfortunate incidents. Nevertheless, it is better to be safe than sorry.

Located in central Russia, Lake Karachay is considered one of the most toxic lakes on earth. It may look a beautiful lake at first glance, but looks can actually deceive you (and kill you). It is because the Russian government polluted the lake with toxic waste in an era when there weren’t many regulations on dumping toxic waste. The toxicity level is so high in Lake Karachay that it could kill you within an hour. The good news is that the government decided to fill in the lake with concrete. In a few years, this lake won’t be able to scare the local inhabitants of the area.

When it comes to making a list of animals that look innocent but are super dangerous, it would be incomplete without jellyfish. The little creature has a powerful sting that can kill a person within no time. The Gulf of Thailand is dangerous because of these little creatures. If you ever think about swimming in such waters, then you’d have to dress properly and just cross your fingers for your luck.

The Ganges River holds immense importance in Hinduism. It is considered sacred and people believe that bathing in the river causes the remission of sins. However, industrialization has made Riven Ganges one of the most dangerous areas to swim. As of result of industrialization, the Ganges River has become toxic to such a level that a dip in the waters could lead to many unexpected diseases. From trash, plastic, to feces, it has everything in it.

This may seem like a normal beach in South Carolina, but it can turn deadly on some occasions. The beach is okay to visit but the rip tides make it a dangerous place for a swim. On a day, the rip tides can induce trouble for people who are caught in them. Not only the riptides can induce trouble, but there is also warm-water cannonball jellyfish that can be deadly. So, it is best for you to avoid this beach (there are many other beaches for you to explore).