Four saved from drowning

Four people were rescued from the choppy waters at Browne’s Beach off Bay Street yesterday. Here, waves beating against the seashore yesterday. (Picture by Nigel Browne.)

Thu, August 23, 2012 - 12:07 AM

Members of the public are being urged not to enter the water when red flags are posted at beaches and to listen to the advice of lifeguards.

This comes after lifeguards at Browne’s Beach, on Bay Street, St Michael, were pressed into action yesterday to rescue four people, including a seven-year-old visitor, from the choppy waters.

Head of the Department of Lifeguard Services at the National Conservation Commission, Dave Bascombe, expressed serious concern over people, both visitors and locals, disobeying the instructions of lifeguards and proceeding into the waters, and thus endangering their lives.

These sentiments were echoed by lifeguard and swim and first aid instructor Christopher Gajadhar who cautioned that with the inclement weather, people, especially children, should stay away from the water. (BGIS)

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Posted by Kathryn Daniel 9 months ago: "The sea has no back door." I am very glad that no-one actually drowned, but it behooves us all to be extra cautious when there is a storm system in the area. I understand the surfers were having a great time at various other locations, however.

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Posted by SANDREA BUTCHER 9 months ago: When the lifeguards post the red flags and individuals insist on going into the water, the lifeguards should radio/call the police. These individuals not only endanger themselves, but the lifeguards who have to respond.

When you go overseas and red flags are posted the beaches are a clear.