Inverloch surfer Max Wells has rescued several people from the water since he started surfing and a new study has proven he's not alone.
abc.net.au/news/surfers-save-hundreds-drowning-victoria-study-beach-safety/101940576For lifelong Inverloch surfer Max Wells, rescuing people from the water is a common occurrence, and a new study has proven that he's not alone.A long-time surfer says surfboards are ideal life-saving aids and surfers are particularly helpful on unpatrolled beaches
The stand-up paddle board school owner recalled one experience in particular, when he rescued a family of four who had been pulled out into the ocean by a rip. A team of researchers surveyed 550 surfers across the state over two years, in partnership with Surfing Victoria, and found surfers rescued more than 250 people from the water and administered first aid to more than 100 people.
"They have very good water knowledge and they literally have a life-saving device attached to them that is usually six feet long, so you can comfortably fit at least another person on that board in that instance," she said. Ms Staley said the high number of fatalities was likely because of people's inexperience around water during the pandemic.
Surfing Victoria's marketing and communications manager Liam Robertson said surfers played a huge role in filling the gap when lifesavers were not present.
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