Rescue Saturday 4th September 2010

Rescue 16.00 – 10 year old boy swimming in red and yellow flagged area got dragged out of his depth due to the strong currents and offshore wind. He was unable to get back to shore unaided. Rhys Brothers who was patrolling the area on a rescue board picked up the boy on his board and paddled him back into the beach.

Duty Lifeguards: Chris Page, Gareth Davies jnr, Rhys Brothers

Conditions: 3 foot clean surf, sunny, strong offshore wind

Assist & Rescue Friday 3rd September 2010

Assistance 13.30 – 12 Year old boy assisted by Chris Page on RWC which was patrolling the point. He was struggling to make it to shore due to the strong offshore wind and strong current.

Rescue 16.00 – 42 year old male swimming in red and yellow flagged area got into difficulties due to a leg cramp. Unable to make it to shore. Rhys Brothers who was patrolling in lifeguard 4x4 was alerted by Chris Page and paddled out on a rescue board to support the casualty. In the meantime Chris Page and Gareth Davies jnr launched the Surf Rescue IRB to pick up the casualty from Rhys and bring him into the beach.

Duty Lifeguards: Chris Page, Rhys Brothers, Nathan Evans

Volunteer Lifeguards Involved: Gareth Davies jnr

Conditions: 3-4 foot clean surf, hot and sunny, strong offshore wind

Medivac x2 & Rescue x4 Thursday 2nd September 2010

Medivac 11.25 – 87 year old male fell in road behind lifeguard station sustaining a nasty head injury. Casualty treated by Gareth Davies jnr whilst Nathan Evans closed the road to traffic by parking the truck across road. Casualty taken to hospital by ambulance.

Rescue 14.25 – 14 year old girl struggling against strong current and offshore wind. Rescued by Nathan Evans who swam out with rescue tube.

Medivac 14.45 – 51 year old female lost control of mobility scooter whilst attempting to go down slipway. Injury to shoulder, hip and ankle. Ambulance called and casualty transferred to hospital.

Mass Rescue 15.00 – 45 year old Man and 2 boys aged 10 got into difficulties whilst bodyboarding in bathing area. Unable to get to sure due to strong offshore winds and current. Rhys Brothers, Lewis Campbell and Arran Bluck all swam out to assist. IRB launched to pick up casualties and return them to the beach.

IRB crew: Gareth Davies jnr (driver), Nathan Evans (crew)

Conditions: 2-3 foot clean surf, hot and sunny, strong offshore wind