Dahican Beach in Mati City, Davao Oriental, will soon use signal flags to warn beachgoers about potential dangers, following a recent jellyfish encounter. The City Tourism Office aims to enhance visitor safety and address marine hazards.
DAVAO CITY—The Boracay-like Dahican Beach of Mati City, Davao Oriental will be seeing signal flags anytime soon to indicate danger to beach goers, the City Tourism Office has announced on Friday. The tourism office said it implemented the signal flag system in Dahican Beach to ensure the safety of visitors and address potential marine hazards, an initiative that followed a recent incident involving the presence of blue jellyfish.
Earlier this week, a beachgoer reported coming in contact with a jellyfish, prompting heightened safety measures to protect beachgoers. Although the beachgoer received immediate care, the incident has highlighted the need for precautions along the popular coastline, the office said. The City Tourism Office introduced the signal flag system to provide a visual guide for swimmers and surfers and indicating current beach conditions such as tides, currents, and potential marine life activity. Resort owners, lifeguards, and other stakeholders have been encouraged to adopt the system and educate visitors about its importance, the office added. “We are taking a proactive approach to ensure the safety of our tourists and residents,” said Mati City Mayor Michelle Nakpil Rabat. “Through this signal flag system, the City Tourism Office is helping us maintain Dahican’s reputation as a safe and enjoyable destination.” Beachgoers are reminded to heed the warnings of lifeguards and observe the flag indicators, especially during times when jellyfish sightings are reported, the tourism office said. Health authorities have advised the public to avoid direct contact with jellyfish and to seek immediate medical attention in case of stings. Dahican Beach is a seven-kilometer long white sand beach facing the Pacific Ocean and being celebrated by the province “for its pristine waters and vibrant surf culture as it continues to attract local and international visitors.
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