THE Lifesaving Association of KwaZulu-Natal South has issued the following warning and drowning prevention alert to bathers ahead of the winter holiday starting this weekend when holidaymakers flock to the beaches to enjoy the warm weather.
With the shark nets removed due to the expected annual sardine run, bathing is prohibited on all beaches along the South Coast and this is indicated by the white and black shark alarm flag displayed.
Holidaymakers are requested to take note and heed this warning as no yellow and red flags, which indicate a safe bathing area, are displayed.
At the annual general meeting of Lifesaving Association KZN South which was held on Friday, 19 June, honorary president and records officer, Ken Bentall, reported that duty members of clubs affiliated to the association did a total of 22,334 beach patrol hours on beaches along the KZN South Coast from Amanzimtoti to Port Edward without a near drowning or incident that required resuscitation.
“Voluntary lifesaving clubs’ main aim is maintaining effective beach patrols to promote drowning prevention and ensuring the safety of the public, a large number of whom are holidaymakers and the lifeblood of most of the towns on the South Coast,” said re-elected chairman, Mickey Thompson, who is a member of Warnadoone Lifesaving Club.
All the lifesaving club members voluntarily perform valuable community service of beach patrol duties on Sundays and public holidays throughout the year. This proud tradition dates back to 1928 when the three local clubs of Toti, Warners and Winkle as they are affectionately known, were formed.
For any more detail, contact chairman, Mickey Thompson on 082-784-2996 or email mikethompson92@gmail.com.
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