City of Bunbury Surf Life Saving Club’s lifesavers recently proved that they and their skills are equally important to the community, beyond the red and yellow flags of our patrolled beaches.
Member Keith Kavanagh, his 15-year-old son Michael, daughter Olivia (11), and fellow member Georgia Saffy (15) had just left Iron man training when they found themselves first on the scene of a motorbike accident.
Some quick decision-making saw Georgia stay in the car comforting Olivia, while Keith took charge of the male victim who was showing signs of broken ribs and deep lacerations.
Michael comforted and gave first aid to the pillion passenger who had grazed a lot of skin from their arm and was suffering a suspected broken hand.
Michael and Keith’s skill, care, and compassion gave immediate relief to the victims and reassurance to other community members who had witnessed the trauma of an accident, that lifesaving skills and knowledge can be called upon at any time.
Several lifesavers volunteered their time, care and expertise during beach accessibility day at Koombana Bay for International Day of People With a Disability on December 3.
With beach wheelchairs and other activities on the beach, the club’s members assisted children coming in and out of the water in a safe and secure environment.
Children, their carers, and parents had the added safety and security of the club’s caring lifesavers being right by their side as they enjoyed being in the ocean.
Lifesavers are always on duty and on call, well beyond the red and yellow flags.
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