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Off-duty Lifeguard Rescues Woman At Maroubra Beach
Photo: Grant Brooks
An off-duty Randwick City Council Lifeguard rescued a woman at Maroubra Beach on Monday, April 5.
Lifeguard Pat Falzon was walking his dog at Maroubra Beach at about 5.30pm after the beach closed at 5pm.
He noticed a woman struggling in the surf and immediately went to her assistance keeping her afloat for 40 minutes until a lifeguard jetski and Surf Life Saving dinghy arrived.
Randwick Mayor Murray Matson applauded the efforts of the lifeguard.
“What Pat did to keep this woman afloat until assistance could arrive showed great courage and commitment,” Mayor Matson said.
“As a community we are privileged to have such dedicated lifeguards working to protect the safety of all beachgoers – whether on duty or not.
“This season has been one of the worst in recent years at Maroubra Beach with two people drowning and heavy swells and dangerous rips closing the beach on numerous occasions.
“I’d like to remind people again to never take the ocean for granted – swim between the flags and swim during patrol hours.”
Maroubra and Coogee beaches are patrolled between 7am and 5pm.
Well done Patrick, you’re a great lifeguard and a great sort!
Posted by: brenda from the bra | April 7, 2011, 8:35 PM |
I totally agree with brenda. Do you know when is he on duty again?
Posted by: Victoria | April 11, 2011, 9:54 PM |
All I ask for is that the 391 actually turn up from time to time. Is that too much to ask? I’m not even asknig them to turn up especially on time turning up at all with some reliability would be more than enough for now!Getting to and from work is such an ordeal it colours my view of an otherwise nice suburb to live in.
Posted by: Padjak | January 1, 2013, 8:52 AM |