{"id":33893,"date":"2020-01-23T00:54:56","date_gmt":"2020-01-22T14:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=33893"},"modified":"2020-01-22T16:08:16","modified_gmt":"2020-01-22T06:08:16","slug":"rescue-patrol-beach-lifesaving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/rescue-patrol-beach-lifesaving\/","title":{"rendered":"Rescue increases show importance of patrol actions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A LARGE number of rescues at beaches on the Surf Coast and around Victoria this past weekend has highlighted the quick actions of lifesaving patrols and the importance of swimming between<br \/>\nthe flags, <a href=\"https:\/\/lsv.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Life Saving Victoria<\/a> said this week.<\/p>\n<p>On January 18, there was a spike in the number of rescues performed across Victoria, with 42 rescues taking place across the state. Of those, 30 took place on the Surf Coast.<\/p>\n<p>The number brings the total number of rescues along the Surf Coast since start of the 2019-20 patrol season to 66, which is 26 more than for the same period last year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSurf coast lifesavers\u2019 and lifeguards\u2019 fast and effective actions have gone a long way to preventing drowning tragedies this 2019-20 lifesaving season,\u201d Lifesaving Victoria\u2019s manager of lifesaving operations Liam Krige said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSaturday saw a much higher number of rescues than average \u2013 typically there are about 10 rescues across the state on a busy summer beach day \u2013 with surf conditions on the coast this weekend likely a contributing factor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr Krige said lifesavers\u2019 and lifeguards\u2019 increased proactive efforts were having a positive effect in helping to ensure the safety of beachgoers along the Surf Coast.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur trained and dedicated lifeguards and lifesavers are well placed to perform rescues and take action should the worst happen, and we have seen that in play this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTaking steps to ensure safety before people get out on the water is another important role for patrols, of course, and we have also seen a rise in the number of preventative actions being taken this season by patrol members on the surf coast \u2013 with 12,522 preventative actions taken compared to 11,311 this time last year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPreventative actions can include patrols providing information about beach safety and the conditions and letting people know if they are swimming in an unsafe spot or near a rip current.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019d also like to commend the role of the Surf Coast Water Safety Campaign in supporting local ambassadors on the coast who are advocating the importance of the swim-between-the-flags message, with five campaign partners and 65 ambassadors having signed up to the campaign to date.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s about reminding all those heading to Victorian beaches this summer that to play it safe by the water it\u2019s crucial to know the conditions, to understand your abilities and to always swim between the red and yellow flags. Remember, if we can\u2019t see you, we can\u2019t save you.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A LARGE number of rescues at beaches on the Surf Coast and around Victoria this past weekend has highlighted the quick actions of lifesaving patrols and the importance of swimming between the flags, Life Saving Victoria said this week. 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