Archive: Apr 2021

30 . 04 . 2021

Photo of Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter flying over beaches

Surf Life Saving WA reports dramatic increase in beach clearances as a result of shark sightings

With a more than 300% increase in the number of people cleared from the water at WA beaches this year due to the presence of sharks, Surf Life Saving WA’s Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service continues to play a vital role in keeping West Australian beachgoers safe. As the service completes its final patrols […]

Media Release, Safety & Rescue

22 . 04 . 2021

With a more than 300% increase in the number of people cleared from the water at WA beaches this year due to the presence of sharks, Surf Life Saving WA’s Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service continues to play a vital role in keeping West Australian beachgoers safe.

Safety class: Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter and crew to land at Deanmore Primary School

Students at Deanmore Primary School in Karrinyup, will today learn about how to keep safe at Western Australia’s beaches, as they meet the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter crew who patrol our coastline. Surf Life Saving WA’s Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service provides a vital free community service to West Australians each year, carrying […]

Media Release

10 . 04 . 2021

With a more than 300% increase in the number of people cleared from the water at WA beaches this year due to the presence of sharks, Surf Life Saving WA’s Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service continues to play a vital role in keeping West Australian beachgoers safe.

Outstanding contributions by young members recognised

More than 80 outstanding young individuals were recognised for their achievements across a range of areas, including lifesaving, surf sports and training, at Surf Life Saving WA’s annual Nipper & Youth Awards presented by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of WA, held this afternoon. Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club’s Annika Rasmussen was a standout on […]

Media Release

01 . 04 . 2021

With a more than 300% increase in the number of people cleared from the water at WA beaches this year due to the presence of sharks, Surf Life Saving WA’s Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service continues to play a vital role in keeping West Australian beachgoers safe.

With drownings up, safety takes priority ahead of holiday break

As Western Australia’s coastal and ocean drowning deaths continue to rise, Surf Life Saving WA is imploring people to take heed of warnings and plan appropriately ahead of what is expected to be a warm Easter long weekend and start to the school holidays. “We have seen a 140% increase year to date on last […]

Media Release, Safety & Rescue
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