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Weekend Stats 15 - 16 Dec: Surf Life Saving Northern Region
Saturday 15 December
One rescue performed at Karekare beach. On Sunset Beach flags were removed after 4pm due to water conditions being unsafe with guards continuing patrols. Mairangi Bay Surf Life Club worked with Castor Bay to assist a kite surfer in trouble. The individual was cleared by IRB after full checks.
Sunday 16 December
A round of
activities occurred on major west coast beaches including
rescues, assists, major and minor first aids. Two rescues
were carried out at Muriwai, with one at both United and
Piha.
Stats for 15 -16 December
| No. of people rescued | 5 |
| No. of people assisted | 6 |
| No. of major 1st aids | 4 |
| No. of minor 1st aids | 13 |
| No. of searches | 2 |
| No. of PA's | 703 |
| No. of Public Involved | 2112 |
| Peak headcount | 7089 |
| Total hours worked | 4527 |
Key:
*PA: Preventative Actions e.g.
instructing people to swim between the flag/advising to move
away from a rip etc.
*Rescue: When lifeguards save
someone from drowning.
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