The Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Division performed 1,949 ocean rescues along our local beaches from July 26 through Aug. 2 after high surf resulted in strong rip currents along the shoreline. Unseasonably warm air and water temperatures brought 5.85 million people to the Los Angeles County shores during that time.
On July 30, 2015, emergency personnel responded to a 911 call reporting two swimmers in distress at Gorge 3 at Inspiration Point. This is an area in Rancho Palos Verdes where no lifeguards are present. While lifeguards rescued one swimmer, the second was found unresponsive. Though lifeguards and paramedics attempted lifesaving measures, he did not survive.
On August 1, 2015, Los Angeles County lifeguards responded to a request for assistance from Leo Carrillo State Beach lifeguards after a male victim was found unconscious at Leo Carillo State Beach. The man was pronounced deceased after unsuccessful attempts to revive him.
“Due to continued and unprecedented levels of activity, I cannot emphasize enough how critical it is that people swim and surf in front of an open and staffed lifeguard tower at all times,” said Chief Lifeguard Steve Moseley.
Beachgoers are reminded to always check with a lifeguard for the latest ocean and beach conditions. Always swim, surf and body board with a buddy, and stay out of the water at night. Lifeguards also strongly advise against jumping off cliffs into the ocean, as this activity has led to drownings in the past.
Lifeguards also urge swimmers to avoid dangerous rip currents, characterized by churning, choppy water and a break in the incoming wave pattern. These currents can quickly carry even the strongest swimmer out to sea. Most importantly, beach attendees should always heed instructions and warnings from lifeguards.
Lifeguards responded to 1,457 medical calls, rescued 22 vessels in distress and resuscitated 33 people throughout the week.
Los Angeles County Lifeguard Statistics, January 1, 2015 – August 2, 2015:
Ocean Rescues
8,493
Medical Calls
10,909
Boat Rescues (Distress)
236
Resuscitations
291
Drownings
2
Beach Attendance
45,156,976
National Weather Service forecasters predict that the warm weather will continue at least through the next week, bringing millions more people to the shoreline. This year’s beach attendance is on track to exceed that of the last several years.
Los Angeles County Lifeguard Statistics, 2012 – 2014:
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By the same argument that we should ban music festivals because a few people manager to OD there, we should ban swimming in the ocean because people keep drowning (or at least trying to — if those pesky lifeguards would just leave them alone)…
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By the same argument that we should ban music festivals because a few people manager to OD there, we should ban swimming in the ocean because people keep drowning (or at least trying to — if those pesky lifeguards would just leave them alone)…
Think we will stay at the pool Larissa and Alex!