During the course of last month no fewer than 43 people lost their lives through drowning around the country, which is 47% down on last year, however.
Tag Archive for lifeguards
Rescue Saturday in Almuñécar
by Vivienne Hughes •
Lifeguards on Almuñécar beaches had to carry out four rescue operations on Playa San Cristóbal, owing the high surf that was running yesterday.
Three Pulled out the Drink
by Hugh MacArthur •
The lifeguards on duty along Almuñécar and La Herradura’s beaches have been busy this weekend with three people having to be rescued on Saturday.
A Busy Ambulance
by Hugh MacArthur •
Yesterday saw the ambulance that is allocated to covering the beaches in Almuñécar and La Herradura make to runs two the Centro de Salud in Almuñécar.
Almuñécar Lifeguards at Work
by Martin Myall •
The lifeguards have been busy in Almuñécar and La Herradura since July kicked in with at least two incidents requiring their participation.
Almuñécar Lifeguards on Duty
by Vivienne Hughes •
Mayor, Sra. Herrera, presented Almuñécar’s 34 lifeguards at a press call, 29 of whom are lifeguards, three are team leaders and two are medics.
Beaches & Headaches
by Martin Myall •
High temperatures and the absence of travel restrictions have meant that where the wet bit meets the dry bit it has become pretty crowded.
Torrox Beach Rescues
by Martin Myall •
It was a busy Sunday for lifeguards on Torrox beaches as six bathers had to be pulled out of the turbulent sea, after they ignored the red-flag warning.
Man Drowns in Maro
by Vivienne Hughes •
Sunday saw the death of a man in Nerja from drowning. He had been descending the Maro cliffs when he fell into the water.
Elderly Beachgoer Rescued
by Vivienne Hughes •
Lifeguards on Playa de Velilla in Almuñécar saved the life of an elderly gentleman some 60 metres off the beach on Friday.