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This is good news. I just read where P.C. has been quite busy today pulling folks out!

Stay safe!

I inquired and at last count the SWFD lifeguards made 28 rescues people in trouble in the water today. Taht probably doessn't compare to the scores they prevented from getting in trouble. Just left the Whales Tale are on the west end and these poors guys and gals are still trying to keep people out of the water and the flags are at double red...

No lifeguards at Grayton- but some guy owes Greenroomsurfer his life...he was in trouble and GSS pulled him in.

Waaay too many swimmers today- it was a red flag-shoulda be double red day in the Gulf.

There's not a lot of beach courtesy going on today, either. The family next to us was enjoying their day while their kids were throwing sand and running across my towel. Grrrr. But, yes, Jdarg. There were waaaaay too many people out way too far in the water today.

No lifeguards at Grayton- but some guy owes Greenroomsurfer his life...he was in trouble and GSS pulled him in.

Waaay too many swimmers today- it was a red flag-shoulda be double red day in the Gulf.

Way to go Greenroomsurfer!!!!

No lifeguards at Grayton- but some guy owes Greenroomsurfer his life...he was in trouble and GSS pulled him in.

Waaay too many swimmers today- it was a red flag-shoulda be double red day in the Gulf.

When I was there it sounded like he was rarin' to jump in and pull somebody out already...

Yes, thank goodness for the surfers who helped out. At Grayton you are on your own...

When I was there it sounded like he was rarin' to jump in and pull somebody out already...

It happens alot. Prior to lifeguards in Sowal, Greenroom got cell phone calls from beach police to come pull people out of the water that police and fire rescue couldn't get to. Most of the local surfers have pulled many people out of the gulf.

It happens alot. Prior to lifeguards in Sowal, Greenroom got cell phone calls from beach police to come pull people out of the water that police and fire rescue couldn't get to. Most of the local surfers have pulled many people out of the gulf.

This is exactly what he was telling me today...and that his elevated status meant that he got to drive a bit faster around here...

The fam and I were at the beach today and I just wanted to complement our lifeguards! It was a red flag (what a bad time for that, eh?) and they were right up near the water being very proactive. You hate to see people going deep into the water, but it's gonna happen...especially on a holiday weekend. They would direct people back and point out where the worst riptides were. I thought they were doing a great job...

Where were you today?? I was at Blue Mountain today for a wedding (yes, a wedding at 1:00 on Memorial Day Weekend) and saw a guy in major trouble. A surfer (Blake) paddled over and pulled the guy to safety. This is not a quick process, they were out there for quite sometime struggling to get in. No lifeguards were in sight. I didn't even know that they were there until someone pointed them out to me. I finally went down to interrupt the lifeguards and tell them what was going on. They were really busy trying to put up their umbrella. Their backs were to the water the entire time.

Within 10 minutes I spotted another guy in the water having a really hard time holding on to his tiny little boogie board. I watched him fight the rip tides for at least 10 minutes. The lifeguards this time were sitting under their umbrella in conversation. I continued to watch the guy and feeling slightly embarrassed to go tell them AGAIN that someone needed them. The guy lost his board and really seemed to be in trouble so I went down and politely said that in no way was I trying to do their job, but someone was in trouble....again.

After the lifeguard got him in, I left the beach. I couldn't watch anymore. I went to Ed Waline instead. The lifeguards there were awesome and on it. AND they had 5 times more people to watch.

Where were you today?? I was at Blue Mountain today for a wedding (yes, a wedding at 1:00 on Memorial Day Weekend) and saw a guy in major trouble. A surfer (Blake) paddled over and pulled the guy to safety. This is not a quick process, they were out there for quite sometime struggling to get in. No lifeguards were in sight. I didn't even know that they were there until someone pointed them out to me. I finally went down to interrupt the lifeguards and tell them what was going on. They were really busy trying to put up their umbrella. Their backs were to the water the entire time.

Within 10 minutes I spotted another guy in the water having a really hard time holding on to his tiny little boogie board. I watched him fight the rip tides for at least 10 minutes. The lifeguards this time were sitting under their umbrella in conversation. I continued to watch the guy and feeling slightly embarrassed to go tell them AGAIN that someone needed them. The guy lost his board and really seemed to be in trouble so I went down and politely said that in no way was I trying to do their job, but someone was in trouble....again.

After the lifeguard got him in, I left the beach. I couldn't watch anymore. I went to Ed Waline instead. The lifeguards there were awesome and on it. AND they had 5 times more people to watch.

This is disheartening to hear...but I guess it's the best protection $12.50 an hour can buy.

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You should call SWFD (check their website) and tell them what you witnessed. I have found them to be helpful and responsive.

This is good news. I just read where P.C. has been quite busy today pulling folks out!

Stay safe!

We were at the beach in PCB and watched a helicopter hover near us for 30 minutes and came back to hover for another 20. I don't think the person made it. I am trying to find out what happened. It seemed that there were rescuers everywhere. My husband and I were getting a bit nervous watching these two small girls splashing around in the crazy waves (mother didn't seem to mind), and we were tired of calling our son in from the waterline...so we finally had enough and went home. We continued to hear helicopters hovering and circling around after we got home and into the evening. We were hoping the girls were OK.

Romeo, we were at the access at Goatfeathers. Wow. A 1:00 beach wedding? Sounds scorching. That stinks about those lifeguards. Ours were very interactive...talking with the kids/families/etc. It's so much more helpful when a "dreamy" lifeguard talks to our 6 year old daughter about precisely how far she's allowed in the water and why. One of our lifeguards actually rushed in to rescue someone who was just splashing and playing around. He seemed to take his responsibility very seriously, never leaving the water's edge.

The lifeguard program has been very successful and these guys have saved many lives. It saddens me to hear about the incident in BMB. If anyone has concerns or witnesses a lifeguard not doing their job PLEASE call Chief Rick Talbert at 267-1298, or PM me with your story so I can pass it on to the Chief.

We were at the beach in PCB and watched a helicopter hover near us for 30 minutes and came back to hover for another 20. I don't think the person made it. I am trying to find out what happened. It seemed that there were rescuers everywhere. My husband and I were getting a bit nervous watching these two small girls splashing around in the crazy waves (mother didn't seem to mind), and we were tired of calling our son in from the waterline...so we finally had enough and went home. We continued to hear helicopters hovering and circling around after we got home and into the evening. We were hoping the girls were OK.

As of 8:30 last night someone was still missing that was in the water.

I have family staying in PCB and they were at the beach yesterday and said the helicopters were hovering around quite a bit. They finally closed the beach. What has happened? It was rare to hear of anyone drowning just 10 years ago, and now it seems like a weekly event. Scary.

It is so sad to hear these stories every summer. The News Herald has a report on yesterdays activities.

http://www.newsherald.com/news/panama_4040___article.html/pulling_authorities.html

Romeo, we were at the access at Goatfeathers. Wow. A 1:00 beach wedding? Sounds scorching. That stinks about those lifeguards. Ours were very interactive...talking with the kids/families/etc. It's so much more helpful when a "dreamy" lifeguard talks to our 6 year old daughter about precisely how far she's allowed in the water and why. One of our lifeguards actually rushed in to rescue someone who was just splashing and playing around. He seemed to take his responsibility very seriously, never leaving the water's edge.

Yeah, I left BMB and went to Ed Waline where they had three "Dreamy" lifeguards. Besides, BobbyJ was at BMB and he looks so cute with his new summer tan.

At BMB the lifeguards were up on their post the entire time I was there, from about 12:45-2:15. The only time I saw them get down from the post was the 2 times I had to point out the struggling swimmers to them.

After speaking to SWFD last evening the lifeguards made over 30 rescues and approximately 70 assists to those "struggling". Many of these were initiated by alert beachgoers who would alert the lifeguards.

I guess we should be thankful there were no drownings, just rescues. The same unfortunately can't be said for PCB.

After speaking to SWFD last evening the lifeguards made over 30 rescues and approximately 70 assists to those "struggling". Many of these were initiated by alert beachgoers who would alert the lifeguards.

I guess we should be thankful there were no drownings, just rescues. The same unfortunately can't be said for PCB.

Double red flags today, and all my tourist buddies are asking me why. Thanks for the numbers!

Looked at the surf this morning, there shouldn't be much of a problem today. By the way, the tide will be backing off all day and thats when you usually have problems. The surf is teeny tiny so today should be a pretty safe day. By the way I totally disagree with who makes the call and how the flag system works. Grayton beach has more people on it with the exception of the Whales Tail and Pompano Joe's area and no lifeguard????? Several people called the Sheriff's Dept. and they said we don't deal with it call the Fire Dept????? No one showed until way late in day. P.S. Nohall, Jdarg, Bdarg, Punzy, Skunkape etc. Please watch my kids if I have to bail to yank someone out today.

Looked at the surf this morning, there shouldn't be much of a problem today. By the way, the tide will be backing off all day and thats when you usually have problems. The surf is teeny tiny so today should be a pretty safe day. By the way I totally disagree with who makes the call and how the flag system works. Grayton beach has more people on it with the exception of the Whales Tail and Pompano Joe's area and no lifeguard????? Several people called the Sheriff's Dept. and they said we don't deal with it call the Fire Dept????? No one showed until way late in day. P.S. Nohall, Jdarg, Bdarg, Punzy, Skunkape etc. Please watch my kids if I have to bail to yank someone out today.

Are we surfing today or something? Do we have a rendezvous time?

Are we surfing today or something? Do we have a rendezvous time?

I have a date with bloody marys first. Then I have to contact my activities coordinator and see if I am going to Grayton or not;-)

I remember seeing the chopper going up and down PCB yesterday. I noticed that the flag at Lake Powell was yellow at about 10:30 yesterday morning.

Looked at the surf this morning, there shouldn't be much of a problem today. By the way, the tide will be backing off all day and thats when you usually have problems. The surf is teeny tiny so today should be a pretty safe day. By the way I totally disagree with who makes the call and how the flag system works. Grayton beach has more people on it with the exception of the Whales Tail and Pompano Joe's area and no lifeguard????? Several people called the Sheriff's Dept. and they said we don't deal with it call the Fire Dept????? No one showed until way late in day. P.S. Nohall, Jdarg, Bdarg, Punzy, Skunkape etc. Please watch my kids if I have to bail to yank someone out today.

I agree we need a lifeguard or two in Grayton Beach. Perhaps it's time to petition/call SWFD with the request. Call Chief Rick Talbert 267-1298. I will bring it up at the next commission meeting June 2nd. Public is welcome as are your comments. Meeting starts at 4PM at Station #3 on 393N.