Drishti lifesavers quickly responded to a seven-year-old boy’s call for help at Colva beach, after he was attacked by a dog, even as the lifesavers also managed to carry out three single rescues, one double rescue and also attended to two instances requiring medical assistance for beachgoers and locating a child missing at Baga beach.
Arambol beach: Drishti Marine lifesavers saved two lives at the Arambol sweetwater lake in separate incidents. In the first case, lifesaver Vishnu Kunal carried out a single rescue using a rescue tube after a 46-year-old man swam deep into the lake and began drowning. In a second incident, on-duty lifesaver Harshad Chandekar rescued a 36-year-old tourist from Maharashtra, who had ventured into the water despite being a weak swimmer, and brought him safely back to the bank.
Ashwem Beach: A 13-year-old Russian tourist was rescued after she got caught in a low-tide flow rip while enjoying the waters off Ashwem beach. She was spotted in distress by lifesaver Hiren Keluskar, who rushed towards her in a rescue boat and secured her. Lifesaver Nagesh soon arrived on a jetski and brought her safely back to shore. No first aid was required. At the same beach, a beach waiter approached on-duty Drishti Marine lifesavers, when a male guest showed no sign of movement, while seated on a chair. The lifesavers rushed to the restaurant with oxygen and administered CPR for about 45 mins till the 108 ambulance and its personnel took the individual away for further medical attention.
Baga beach: A four-year-old boy was found at the beach, by beach marshal Nilofer Usgaonkar and lifesaver Lokesh Tanwar. They took charge of the child and immediately called for a search for his guardians. After identifying his parents, the child was handed over to his parents in the presence of Goa Police personnel after following identity protocol.
Calangute beach: Drishti lifesavers Amit Mahale, Ashwini Mahale and Amir Gaonkar provided medical assistance to an 87-year-old woman who had suffered a fall while on a beach walk. Suspecting a spinal injury, the lifesavers called the 108 ambulance, carried her on a spinal board and handed her over to medical personnel for further attention.
Colva beach: While playing on Colva beach, a seven-year-old boy was attacked by a stray dog. The boy sustained a bite wound on his leg. Drishti Marine lifesavers stationed nearby, administered first aid to him and handed him over to his family, with advice to consult a medical professional immediately.
Palolem beach: Two Goan youth, while kayaking around 400 mts from the shore, lost their balance and toppled into the water. Lifesaver Subhash Gaonkar, while on a routine patrol on the jetski, spotted them in distress and rushed to their help. He brought them both to shore safely, while ensuring their safety.
