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I've heard some wild ideas, including having the Army Corp of Engineers look into removing the sandbar, restricting access, etc. davebarry is right. Accidents happen, tragic though they may be. As someone who fishes and kayaks around the Point frequently, I can say that you must respect nature and know your own limits. We Do Not Need a more expansive Nanny State.

At the same time, it might be illustrative to take a look at who has died there in the last fifteen years and whether each person knew how to swim. Water safety and swimming instruction is sorely lacking in some segments of our society, especially in urban and minority communities. Might be a good first step.