Dramatic turnaround ... Surf life saver Andrew Edmunds said far south coast lifesavers made it through the 2012-13 season without any deaths. Photo: Lannon Harley <\/p>\n
Volunteer surf lifesavers have ended their season without a single death recorded on Far South Coast Beaches. <\/p>\n
Increased patrols and regular checks of dangerous swimming spots saw a dramatic turnaround on the 2011-2012 season when eight people died swimming in the region. <\/p>\n
After the close of the season on Sunday, Surf Life Saving director Andrew Edmunds said the efforts of volunteers had saved lives during the summer months. <\/p>\n
\"This achievement is incredibly rare and I am very proud of the work our members have accomplished, he said. <\/p>\n
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\"We've been doing more patrols, and proactively checking on known black spots that aren't usually patrolled to improve response times to emergencies.\" <\/p>\n
Far South Coast volunteers performed 141 rescues and recorded more than 1100 preventative actions, including helping swimmers, rock fishermen and users of boats and jet skis. <\/p>\n
Surf conditions closed 38 beach since the season began in September, and surf lifesavers treated about 300 people with first aid. <\/p>\n
\"It's remarkable there were no lives lost, with some close calls including resuscitations and spinal injuries in our area, Mr Edmunds said. <\/p>\n
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