Lifeguards from the Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) are pleased to be patrolling Lake Munmorah’s Frazer Park Beach until January 28.
The summer holidays are traditionally the busiest time of the year for these professional lifeguards, who are trained to handle and respond to any emergency situation, which for those posted to Frazer Park often includes responding to rock fishing incidents on this notorious stretch of coastline.
Sadly, the warning about the dangers of this popular pastime does not always appear to be getting through.
Last season there were eight rock fishing deaths across the State, and a further two since July.
The common factor across all of these drowning deaths was that not one person was wearing a lifejacket.
Lifeguards will remain on patrol, 7-days-a-week, at Frazer National Park, until January 28.
Additionally, local Central Coast surf clubs will be patrolling on weekends and public holidays throughout the summer period, ensuring that trained lifesavers will be on hand at what remains a popular tourist spot.
ALS NSW Operations Manager. Mr Oliver Munson, said lifeguards are focused on ensuring the safety of visitors to the area.
“This year we will be continuing to emphasise preventative actions on the part of our lifeguards to ensure that potentially dangerous situations are dealt with before they escalate.
“Unfortunately the recent drownings across NSW have highlighted just how powerful the ocean can be and we encourage everyone to take their safety seriously,” he added.
Two people have drowned in waters off Munmorah State Conservation area since ALS NSW released this media statement.
Source:
Media release, Dec 22
Oliver Munson, ALS NSW