I am surprised to see so many comments on the mother and her actions. I live here at Shallotte point and my children spend most of their summer days playing in the water at the beach or in the river. Yes, we have seen sharks, crabs, stingrays and all kinds of jellyfish, but I cannot restrain them from living life. I may not be able to always keep them safe (on land or in the water) but remember accidents happen!