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.
Torrox Beach Rescues
by Martin Myall •
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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.
Almuñécar Beaches Manned & Ready
by Martin Myall •
Almuñécar and La Herradura have got their beaches sorted out and manned, thanks to a budget of 206,000 euros. The town’s new Councillor for Citizen Safety, Paco Robles, presented the 2019 campaign to the press, with its 31 lifeguards, four of whom are qualified to pilot rescue-craft (jet skis & RIBs). There is also a designated ambulance,…
Salobreña Beaches Ready
by Martin Myall •
Starting last weekend, the lifeguards are on duty along Salobreña beaches. The beaches have also been raked and levelled.
Dutchman Rescues Swimmer
by Hugh MacArthur •
Last Sunday afternoon a westerly gale whipped up the sea off Playa Calahonda and the red flag was flown, yet four young men went swimming.
Dolphins off Salobreña
by Vivienne Hughes •
You know that you’re living somewhere special when you see dolphins swimming just off your beach: here’s a video from Salobreña.
Red-Flag Fines Rejected
by Vivienne Hughes •
The decision by the Motril Town Council to reject a call to make swimming where there is a red flag flying forbidden has drawn criticism.
Lifeguards Signing Off
by David Darby •
Lifeguard cover for Almuñécar and La Herradura will cease this Sunday. So, take good care when taking a dip, and keep a close eye on those kiddywinks!
Where Are The Lifeguards?
by Martin Myall •
Amazing as it might seem, given the date and weather, Motril’s beaches were without lifeguards and warning flags for the first week of July.