Friday 3 September 2010

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

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