On December 18th, the ocean turned deadly on the Western Cape coast. At Schulphoek, giant waves, formed by clashing swells, swept a fisherman away. Hours earlier at Nature’s Valley, an extrahigh tide made a boulder beach a death trap, leading to a teenager’s tragic fall and drowning. These two terrible events show how powerful and dangerous the sea can be, leaving communities heartbroken and questioning why. The ocean’s wildness continues to write sad stories, reminding everyone to be careful.
