Rincón de la Victoria lifeguard service to start on 1 June

Beaches

The eastern Costa del Sol town's rescue, lifeguard, prevention and surveillance operation will be active from 1 June to 15 September, from 12pm until 8pm every day

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Rincón de la Victoria

Rincón de la Victoria town hall will be starting its lifeguard service on the integral beach system on Monday 1 June with the aim of guaranteeing the safety, cleanliness and quality of services during the summer season.

The rescue, lifeguard, prevention and information service will remain operational until 15 September, every day of the week, from 12pm until 8pm. The service will be made up of a team of 22 professionals, including a coordinator, medical staff and lifeguards.

The councillor for beaches, Sergio Díaz, explained: "This service will ensure the safety and care of beachgoers, along the entire coastline of the municipality, maintaining permanent coordination with Civil Protection and the Local Police".

Functions

The service will provide sea rescue and evacuation, as well as surveillance of the bathing areas from 12 watchtowers and a main headquarters. In addition, the staff will provide information and advice to the public on possible risks, safety recommendations and regulations for use of the beaches.

The team will be distributed among intervention vehicles, watchtowers, bicycles and water resources, including a jet ski equipped with an approved stretcher for rescues, digital communication systems and medical equipment.

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