Lifesavers rescue three
Lifesavers rescued three people between Umina and Pearl Beach over the New Year's Eve long weekend after an overturned boat was reported.
Umina and Ocean Beach Lifesavers as well as a jet ski from Killcare responded to the emergency call.
NSW surf lifesavers said they had been working overtime to protect beachgoers over the New Year weekend.
Our volunteers have gone above and beyond this weekend," said Surf Life Saving NSW lifesaving manager Mr Dean Storey.
"These men and women already give up large amounts of their own time to protect the lives of others and most were happy to stay back to ensure the public were kept safe."
He said Surf Life Saving NSW was also hoping that public education campaigns focusing on rip currents and rock fishing in particular are having an impact, with drowning figures significantly down compared to the same time last year.
Media Release, 3 Jan 2011
SLSNSW, Donna Wishart