PANAJI

Amid a series of drownings and accidents along Goa’s coastline, the state-appointed lifeguard agency, Drishti Marine, has identified and set up “no selfie” zones at 24 unsafe selfie points, an official said on Friday.

Speaking to reporters, CEO of Drishti Marine, Ravi Shankar said that the aim of setting up “no selfie” zones is to reduce the number of accidents, caused by falls from slippery and rocky areas along the coastline.

“The 24 unsafe selfie points with signages which have been identified are located near Baga River, Dona Paula Jetty, Sinquerim Fort, Anjuna, Vagator, Morjim, Ashwem, Arambol, Kerim and between Bambolim and Siridao (all beaches) in North Goa. In South Goa, the signs have been placed at Agonda, Bogmalo, Hollant, Baina, Japanese Garden, Betul, Canaguinim, Palolem, Khola, Cabo De Rama, Polem, Galgibagh, Talpona and Rajbagh (all beaches),” Shankar said.

“Further, signage boards are being upgraded with pictorial instructions on flags, an emergency toll free number and dos and don’ts while visiting the beaches of Goa,” he added.