beach rescues

  • Woman rescued at Lorne

    In just 14 minutes, a woman was seen being dragged out to sea, a triple-zero call was made, a Lorne police officer responded, swimming almost 300 metres into a rip, lifesavers arrived in an IRB and the woman was brought back to shore. Alive.

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  • Beach rescue numbers surge for area

    Great Ocean Road region lifesaving authorities are urging people to remain safe around water as water rescue numbers increase.

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  • Bravery award for sea rescue

    A Ballarat man has received a National Search and Rescue Award for his efforts when he saved a man from drowning in a strong rip at the mouth of Princetown’s Gellibrand River.

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  • Men rescued after kayak rolls at Bay

    Two men escaped a near-drowning near Apollo Bay yesterday morning after their kayak capsized.

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  • Man airlifted after falling on coast rocks

    Emergency services had to stretcher a man up a steep embankment after he fell and hit his head while fishing near the Great Ocean Road.

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  • Surfer saves swimmers from rip at Apollo Bay

    An unknown surfer has rescued two swimmers caught in a rip at Apollo Bay.

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  • Brave Lorne police honoured

    Two Lorne police officers have earned commendations for their heroic efforts rescuing drowning swimmers.

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