When going to the beach with friends and family, you never think that you could die from suffocating in a sand pit. Usually, you're more worried of shark attacks and staying clear of the water if the waves appear too big for you. On Wednesday August 22, a 19 year old Korean exchange student died while being suffocated in a sand pit.
Him and his friends were at the beach having a good time and they decided to dig a 6 foot deep sand pit, they didn't stop to think that anyone could get hurt. As he laid down in the pit, the sand fell and it all collapsed on him. His friends tried to help him and the beach rescue team came and they spent 15 minutes digging out the sand. They performed CPR on him, but that didn't save him, they were too late.
It's sad that something like that occurred at such a happy and relaxing place to be. It just shows that anything can happen and you should always be cautious and on your guard. If you and your friends are doing something that you aren't very sure about, don't do it. It's better to be safe than sorry, cause you might get yourself into a life or death situation.
