Lifesaving

  • Lifesaver honoured after ocean rescue

    Apollo Bay lifesaver Jake Cooper has earned a bravery award for rescuing a man who was drowning in a rip off the town’s main beach.

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  • PATROL HEROES: Lifesavers rescue 29 swimmers

    COLAC and district lifesavers rescued more people from three beaches in the region this summer despite lower visitor numbers compared with the previous year.

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  • Teen honoured for saving drowning duo

    A COLAC teen who helped save a father and son from drowning in rough seas has earned a bravery award.

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  • State award for model student, lifesaver and footballer

    A FORMER Apollo Bay P-12 College student has won a Premier’s VCE Award for his efforts during Year 12.

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  • Young volunteers keeping beach safe

    APOLLO BAY will rely on a young brigade of volunteers to patrol its beach this summer.

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  • Another world title for Colac lifesaver

    COLAC athlete Michael Barrand has defended his Lifesaving World Championship crown with a memorable victory in France.

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  • Lifesavers rescue nine swimmers

    LIFESAVERS have rescued nine people on Otway coast beaches in the past fortnight.

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  • Police thank heroic lifesavers

    POLICE have thanked two surf lifesavers at an Apollo Bay ceremony for their heroic attempts to save a drowning man.

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