PANAJI
Lifesavers posted along Goa’s coastline rescued three persons from drowning during the Christmas weekend, which also witnessed a double rescue operation at Sinquerim beach.
At Miramar beach, a Hyderabad woman, who had ventured deep into the sea was rescued by the Drishti lifesaver with the help of her husband who was onshore.
At Sinquerim beach, a group of four tourists from Nashik ventured into the water, when two of them started struggling to cope with the depth, the lifesaver on-duty, rushed in with a rescue tube and brought the pair back to shore.
Drishti Marine lifesavers attended three medical emergencies at Arambol, Palolem and Candolim beaches. At Arambol, a 31-year-old man from Hyderabad had dislocated his leg when he got into the water. He was administered first-aid by the lifesaver and handed him over to emergency services.
At Palolem beach, lifesavers had to work quickly to save a girl who was vomiting profusely and unable to breathe. The Drishti Marine lifesaver quickly administered CPR and cleared her airway. The girl was then transferred to the nearest health centre.
A 65-year-old foreigner at Candolim experienced respiratory difficulties due to asthma. He was given required medical help and later shifted to nearby health centre.
There were three instances of missing children who were traced at Baga and Colva beaches. The youngest was a three-year-old and the oldest was eight years old.
