Tuesday 12 July 2011

Medivac Tuesday 12th July 2011

Medivac 13.30 – A 14 year old fell awkwardly from a surf board whilst involved in a surf lesson. Complaining of numbness in left foot and pain in lower back. As a precaution the casualty was treated as a potential spinal patient and removed from the beach using a spinal board to an awaiting ambulance.

Duty Lifeguards: Gareth Davies jnr, Nathan Evans, Dan Waterman
Conditions: 1-2 foot surf, overcast

Sunday 3 July 2011

Rescue Sunday 3rd July 2011

A very busy day on the beach due to hot and sunny weather as well as large surf. At 18.00 the location of the tide and strength of the current and volume of people on the beach and in the water made it impossible for lifeguards to leave the beach at normal closing time.

Rescue 18.20 – A 13 year old boy was caught in the strong current and being pulled towards the point. Chris Page was patrolling the point on the RWC and spotted the boy in difficulty. Timing the pick up between waves the boy was pulled to safety on board the RWC and brought back to shore.

Duty Lifeguards: Chris Page, Gareth Davies jnr, Nathan Evans
Conditions: 3-4 foot clean surf, hot and sunny