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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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