New Year's first weekend in Goa keeps Drishti lifeguards on their toes

Franky Gracias

TO THE RESCUE

The New Year's first weekend saw Drishti lifesavers rescuing a 39-year-old male, from Russia, who was caught in a rip current at Baga beach in North Goa.

Goa | Drishti Marine | Lifesavers | Drownings | New Year first weekend | Photo; Rohan Fernandes

SAFETY SAVIOURS

In addition to the rescue at Baga, the lifesavers also saved a 40-year-old Russian woman from a rip current at Mandrem beach and a 38-year-old Belarusian woman at Calangute beach.

Goa | Drishti Marine | Lifesavers | Drownings | New Year first weekend | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

STAY SAFE

In light of these incidents, Drishti Marine has advised people to enter the waters of the sea in designated swim zones only.

Goa | Drishti Marine | Lifesavers | Drownings | New Year first weekend

WAVE CAUTION

Besides sticking to designated swim zones, they have advised tourists to avoid swimming alone and to be cautious of strong waves.

Goa | Drishti Marine | Lifesavers | Drownings | New Year first weekend | Photo: Pixabay

ESCAPE SAFELY

Rip currents pull swimmers out to sea. Lifesavers stress that if caught in a rip current, swimmers should stay calm and swim parallel to the shore, as fighting the current can lead to exhaustion.

Goa | Drishti Marine | Lifesavers | Drownings | New Year first weekend | Photo: Pixabay

MAKE A WISE CHOICE

They have urged tourists to seek advise and safety tips, if needed, before venturing into the water.

Goa | Drishti Marine | Lifesavers | New Year first weekend | Rip currents | Photo: Pixabay

QUICK RESPONSE

In addition to drowning rescues, the Drishti lifeguards saved a 45-year-old Russian who was chased and bitten by a pack of stray dogs on Mobor beach and assisted a woman who was stung by a stingray off Velsao beach.

Goa | Drishti Marine | Lifesavers | Drownings | New Year first weekend | Photo: Gomantak Times

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