DEAR News Of The Area,
I REFER to the excellent letter from Greg Hackfath (27 February) regarding the dedication and skill over 40 years of the ocean lifeguard service.
Among many positive anecdotes from locals and visitors, I would like to remind you all of the dependence we have on those emergency workers, like the lifeguards, who save countless lives and offer advice to keep us all safe.
In late 2024 our son, Louis, had a bad accident in the surf at Sawtell and only thanks to many people, including the surf lifeguards, is he still with us today.
We urge the COCH General Manager to keep the in-house Professional Ocean Lifeguard Service.
You know the saying: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.
Warm regards,
Merrin VAN DARTEL,
Sawtell.
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