The water is your best friend. Remain at a depth that keeps you covered while you assess the situation. Locate the Target:
: Some regions, like France, mandate tight-fitting swim briefs (often called "budgie smugglers") in public pools specifically to prevent hygiene issues and hazards associated with loose-fitting trunks. 4. Preventive Measures
Ah, the joys of swimming in the ocean. The feeling of weightlessness, the rush of the waves, and the sun-kissed skin. But, for some unlucky beachgoers, the experience can quickly turn into a nightmare when their swimwear decides to make a break for it. Yes, you read that right – we're talking about the infamous phenomenon of swimming trunks being sucked off by the ocean's powerful currents.
: Opt for swimwear with high-quality, non-flexible drawstrings that can be tied securely.
Once you have your trunks back, you have to put them on. Do not attempt to step out of the pool to do this.
My brand-new, ocean-blue swim trunks had been sucked into the bowels of the municipal water system. I stood there, frozen in waist-deep water, as a toddler pointed at me and asked his mom, "Why is that man white all over?"
The lifeguard, to his credit, didn't laugh. He just blew his whistle, pointed at me, and yelled, "Sir! This is a family park! Put your shorts back on!"
