00:00If you can't make it back up from this beach, you might have to pay $3,000.
00:03And no, this isn't a joke.
00:05In Michigan, there's a popular tourist spot known for its massive, steep sand dunes.
00:10Before you head down, there's a warning sign that clearly says,
00:12if you go down and can't make it back up, rescue could cost you up to $3,000.
00:16At first, it looks like harmless fun.
00:18People laugh, run downhill, snap selfies, and splash in the water at the bottom.
00:22But for some, the nightmare begins on the way back.
00:24Climbing back up feels like scaling Mount Everest.
00:27The slope is insanely steep, and the wind constantly blows sand into your face and eyes.
00:32It's hot, exhausting, and your feet sink with every step.
00:35Even trained athletes can take up to two hours to climb back.
00:38Many people end up giving up and calling for help.
00:40The calls for rescue got so frequent that park officials had to make a rule.
00:43If you can't make it back on your own, you have to pay for the rescue.
00:46And no, there's no helicopter.
00:48You'll be pulled up manually if you're lucky.
00:50So, would you risk going down the dune?
00:52Let us know in the comments.
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