Articles tagged: beach rescues
Mass rescues for Lorne lifesavers
“I’ve never seen a day like that in my life.” Lorne Life Saving club captain Nick Murnane says the club is seeing more mass rescues in the area, including one of the busiest days in his 17 years with the club.
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.
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.
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.
Men rescued after kayak rolls at Bay
Two men escaped a near-drowning near Apollo Bay yesterday morning after their kayak capsized.
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.
Surfer saves swimmers from rip at Apollo Bay
An unknown surfer has rescued two swimmers caught in a rip at Apollo Bay.
Brave Lorne police honoured
Two Lorne police officers have earned commendations for their heroic efforts rescuing drowning swimmers.
