Treacherous surf conditions have seen hundreds of people rescued at Perth beaches as temperatures climbed into the mid 30s and thousands flocked to the sea. <\/p>\n
Surf lifesavers were kept busy throughout with more than 200 individual rescues at Scarborough Beach alone. <\/p>\n
In one situation, lifesavers had to launch a mass rescue as about 10 people got caught in a rip at Scarborough. <\/p>\n
Scarborough surf life saving captain Jody Ballard says that despite the high number of rescues there have been no serious injuries. <\/p>\n
\"Just getting out to people as quick as we can and getting them back to shore safely,\" he said. <\/p>\n
\"No major injuries, no spinals, no near-drownings, so really a great day on the beach to start the summer with, albeit with a lot of rescues.\" <\/p>\n
Surf Lifesaving says rescue jet skis were busy pulling people from the water as they got caught up and down the coast. <\/p>\n
In an out-of-water incident, police were called after a brawl at Scarborough Beach involving a large number of people. <\/p>\n
It is understood dozens of people started fighting on a grassy area above the beach. <\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Surf Life Saving WA had to ground its shark patrol helicopter on the first day of its season due to mechanical issues. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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