A beachgoer has faced criticism online after a video showed her objecting to a small child playing in shallow water near her sun lounger. She said the child was “in my space”, prompting viewers to argue that the sea and shoreline are shared public areas and that the complaint was disproportionate.

The incident reportedly occurred near a beach cabana, with the woman appearing concerned that the child’s activity was too close to her reserved lounging area. Social-media reactions largely sided with the child and family, describing the woman’s response as entitled, while the report did not indicate that the child had caused harm or serious disruption.