Its that time of year when holidaymakers flock to the beaches, keeping lifeguards on high alert. Between December 25 and 28, lifesavers around the country had their hands full responding to multiple incidents, with several dramatic rescues reported.
One tense moment occurred on Sunday at Millers Point in Cape Town, a non-bathing beach. Off-duty lifeguard Saadiq Parker was spending time with his family when he noticed children on a flotation device being swept out to sea.
Parker immediately grabbed a pink rescue buoy on the beach and swam out to assist. Two bystanders had already attempted a rescue but were struggling. Parker threw the buoy to the adults to keep them afloat, then swam to the children, bringing them safely back to shore.
