Some people think the flags denote a risky area – others that only good swimmers should venture between them Every summer in Australia millions of people head to the beach and every year thousands are rescued by lifeguards, surf lifesavers, surfers and bystanders . Tragically, many people lose their lives on our coasts . The red and yellow beach flags, iconic to many Australians , are meant to be a simple and easy-to-understand message. They denote a safe and patrolled place to enter the water. Continue reading...