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A large school of whaler sharks (e.g. spinner, dusky, bull sharks) was spotted at Evans Head on the state’s far north coast yesterday, causing the beach to be closed for most of the day.
Surf Lifesavers across the state are on standby for incidents, rescues and other emergencies in the lead-up to the traditionally busy and often dangerous New Year’s period.
Surf Life Saving NSW today launched its 2020 NSW Coastal Safety Report which highlights a concerning spike in boating-related coastal drownings on the NSW coastline. Last year, for the first time, boating incidents eclipsed swimming as the activity which led to the most fatalities.
Beach goers urged to stay home to stop the spread of COVID.
With the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting heatwave conditions for most parts of NSW this weekend, surf lifesavers are preparing for a busy weekend on the coast as thousands of people head to the beach to cool off.
Three surf lifesavers have emerged as heroes after they rescued seven members of a family caught in a rip at Woonona Beach near Wollongong.
The Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, the Hon. Dr. Geoff Lee MP, today met with surf lifesavers in Kiama to discuss the new UAV (drone) pilot training program that is creating jobs and ensuring our beaches are kept safe.
An outdoor adventure guide and a group of students and school teachers he was leading were rescued in remote Kataway Bay yesterday after the guide suffered what is suspected to have been a heart attack. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of Surf Life Saving and other NSW Emergency Service agencies and the fact that the guide had a personal emergency beacon (EPIRB) with him, the group was located and transported to safety.
