Beach patrol arrived
The beach patrol showed up quickly, their vehicles skidding to a halt on the sand. Officers jumped out, setting up barriers with practiced speed.
Robert watched as they cordoned off the area, directing the remaining beach-goers away from the water. “Stay back!” one officer shouted.
Their faces were serious, adding to the tension. The beach, once a place of relaxation, now felt like a crime scene.
Robert held Katrina close, unsure of what was happening next.