RNLI lifeguards rescue two surfers at Perranporth | News

The charity says they have done a ‘fantastic job’

The RNLI has praised three lifeguards who rescued two surfers in distress in Perranporth.

The three lifeguards were just getting ready to wrap up for the day at around 6.05pm when a member of the public approached them, spotting two surfers in danger in the gap, an area of ​​beach between Chapel Rock and the headland. , which usually has strong breaking currents.

Senior Lifeguard George Hudson drove the lifeguard truck to the water’s edge before paddling onto the lifeguard where he rescued a 13-year-old boy who was being assisted by a member of the public. George rowed him back to shore and administered casualty care.

Meanwhile, RNLI lifeguards Terri Warner and Rosalie Longman successfully rescued a 36-year-old man caught in the same rip current, bringing him safely back to shore and provided casualty care while the team waited for paramedics to arrive.

Paramedics arrived at approximately 6:28 p.m., and lifeguards assisted in transporting the victims to the ambulance, where they were then taken to hospital.

RNLI Chief Lifeguard Superintendent for Perranporth Anton Page said:

Our lifeguards did a fantastic job responding after hours to two victims who had been caught in a dangerous rip current on Perranporth beach.

“Luckily our lifeguards were still on the beach and were able to assist but we remind people that lifeguards patrol the beaches between 10am and 6pm and if you plan to go in the water please go to a supervised beach between these times . Also, if you run into trouble, remember to float for life – lay back with your ears down and fight your instinct to panic and wait for help to come.

With the South West busy with people enjoying the half-baked school holidays, the RNLI is reminding people when out on the coast to head to a lifeguarded beach, swim and bodyboard between red and yellow flags and if you have safety questions please ask an RNLI lifeguard and listen to their advice.

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