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A 12-year-old child was rescued after being swept out to sea on an inflatable li lo off La Glea Beach, raising concerns over parental neglect and beach safety. The incident occurred on April 17, when the boy was spotted about 150 metres from shore, drifting away due to an offshore wind.
Despite calm sea conditions and the green flag being up, the wind quickly turned a seemingly harmless situation into a potential danger. The lifeguard service immediately activated the emergency protocol, with the rescue jet ski reaching the child swiftly. Fortunately, the boy was unharmed physically, though shaken by the experience.
What raised further alarm, however, was the absence of the child’s parents. According to the rescue report, the parents did not arrive at the scene until after the paramedics had completed their assessment, despite the beach being relatively quiet at the time.
This incident highlights the critical need for constant vigilance when children are near the water, especially when using inflatables or floating devices. The lifeguard service urges parents to stay alert at all times, as even favourable sea conditions can quickly become dangerous due to factors like offshore winds.
The swift and effective response from the rescue team prevented any injury, but the situation underscores the importance of active parental supervision. The incident has prompted calls for more awareness and preventative measures, emphasizing that beach safety is a shared responsibility between emergency services and the public.
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