Weekend Stats 15 - 16 Dec: Surf Life Saving Northern Region
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 11:03 am
Press Release: Wright Communications
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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