Dune patrol

Members: Naish Allen, Grant Brown, Michael Critchley, Dawn Heath, Stewart Lawrie, Aleksandr Lines, Lachlan Lines, Rodney Perkins, Michelle Rose, Jamie Rose, Alexis Schrama, Sarah Schrama and Danielle Trezise

Club: Port Noarlunga SLSC

Date: 15 December 2024

Citation:

On Sunday 15th December 2024, members of the Dune Patrol of the Port Noarlunga Surf Life Saving Club demonstrated outstanding commitment and lifesaving skills during a rescue at Port Noarlunga Beach. While the IRB team were conducting rides with Nipper members, they were alerted to someone in distress.

The IRB team investigated and discovered a member of the public unconscious and face down in the water, north of the jetty. The IRB retrieved the patient and conducted CPR while returning to the patrol area south of the jetty and tending to the Nippers onboard.

After only a few rounds of CPR, the patient was breathing, and by the time the patient left the beach, they were also conscious. The members of the Dune Patrol took immediate action, and demonstrated a skilled response, transformed a potentially tragic incident into a story of bravery and an exceptional rescue.

We commend the Dune Patrol members for their exemplary actions, which underscore the critical role of our volunteer lifesavers play in keeping our coastal community safe. Their courage and commitment are an inspiration to all.