Food, Fun and Adventure: Be safe while swimming
Drowning is an ever-present risk when people go on outings to rivers, beaches, dams and swimming pools.
The South Coast boasts many beautiful beaches, however it’s vital that safety precautions are adhered to at all times.
With the soaring temperatures, swimming in cool water brings some welcome relief. But drowning is an ever-present risk when people go on outings to rivers, beaches, dams and swimming pools.
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Safety measures include:
* Only entering the water at beaches where lifeguards are on duty and during the hours when they are present.
* Swimming in between the flagged beacons at all times.
* Never leaving children unattended anywhere on the beach. Parents or guardians need to be particularly attentive at the water’s edge.
* The pink NSRI buoys are present at some of the beaches where lifeguards aren’t on duty, but these only for emergencies in progress. These must not be removed at any other time.
* Blue Flag beaches are the best key indicator of all-around beach safety.
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