I sit high above the summer beach goers, watching every swim, yet I never catch a tan. I whistle when there is danger, but I am not a bird. What am I?
A lifeguard
A lifeguard sits on an elevated chair to monitor swimmers in the water and keep everyone safe. The riddle uses bird-like actions like sitting high and whistling to mislead the reader before revealing a beach safety role.
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