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Calls are increasing for lifeguards or lifesaving equipment at popular swimming lakes after the death of a 17-year-old boy.
Kimiko Hirakida, director of programs and services for the Lifesaving Society of B.C. and Yukon, wants to see a personal flotation device station or a life ring at all public beaches.The Lifesaving Society also advocates for lifeguards where feasible and said it is working with the Capital Regional District on the idea, including a proposal for lifeguards at nearby Thetis Lake.
“Even if you can swim in a pool, it’s not the same as swimming in open water,” said Hirakida. “So it’s really important to understand the dangers of open water and doing an evaluation of your site so that you make sure that you understand the depth of the water, the temperature of the water, and any changing conditions.”
Derek Gent, chief operating officer of the YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island, said lifeguards and staff at the West Hills location plan to take part in site orientation and a mini-training exercise at Langford Lake just in case there’s an incident at the lake and they are asked to respond.“We’re down upwards of 40 lifeguards from pre-COVID,” said Gent. “More are coming onstream now but we’re still shorthanded, as are most folks.
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