Goa, June 26 -- In the backdrop of a young Karnataka tour ist being swept away to his death at Baga beach on Wednesday, safety experts have pointed to a recurring and troubling pattern be hind many such incidents - the disregard of beach safety norms despite re peated warnings. According to lifeguards and marine experts, a significant number of ac cidents occur when vis itors venture into rough monsoon seas, climb onto rocks near the shoreline, enter the water while in toxicated or ignore restric tions in pursuit of photo graphs and social media content.

General Manager (Op erations) at Drishti Life saving Private Limited, Lt Col Austin Collaco (Retd), said it was concerning that many visitors continue to disregard safety protocols despi...