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The efforts of two Shelly Beach surf lifesavers to go to the aid of a stranded stand up paddle boarder on the state’s Central Coast has been recognised with the Surf Life Saving NSW Rescue of the Month Award for July/August.
With the mercury making its presence felt across NSW last weekend, it’s important to note that Lifeguards from the Australian Lifeguard Service are back on duty just in time for the School Holiday Period.
As volunteer surf lifesavers prepare to raise the red and yellow flags on a new patrol season from tomorrow, a report has been released that reinforces the importance of beach safety ahead of what is anticipated to be a very busy season on NSW beaches.
Port Macquarie school kids aren’t the only ones counting down the days until the break with local Lifeguards itching to get back on patrol for the new season.
Wollongong’s City Beach was the scene of tragedy on Sunday after a man drowned following a valiant attempt to rescue a group of children who had been swept out to sea.
Tragedy was averted on the state’s Far South Coast on Sunday when a paddle boarder was winched to safety in a dramatic rescue effort.
Hailing from the Minnie Water-Wooli club on the state’s North Coast, Natalie Durrington already boasts a lifesaving resume to be proud of. This talented teenager can now add one more achievement to her list; Profile of the Month for August.
