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Photos: Bermuda Lifeguard Training Course
The Department of Parks recently hosted a three-day intense training course for lifeguards, with the training being held for returning lifeguards that have already qualified and have worked with the Department in previous years. A spokesperson said, “Considered ‘Professional Rescuers,’ lifeguards must stay up to date with current practices... Read more of this article
Suspects Caught By Lifeguards & Park Rangers
[Updated] Two men were arrested yesterday afternoon [Aug 19] after they were chased and caught by Lifeguards and Park Rangers after they were suspected of stealing personal belongings from people at Horseshoe Bay Beach. Police attended Horseshoe Bay Beach at approximately 1pm yesterday, and two young men were seen in police custody on the beach, and... Read more of this article
Fallen Colleague: Lifeguard Services Closing Early
Lifeguard Service will be suspending their active duty today [Sept 7] at 1:30pm in order to attend the memorial service of their recently deceased colleague Geoffrey Burns, who tragically died in a traffic accident on September 1st. The 20-year-old lifeguard had worked with the department for two years. Beaches affected include: Horseshoe Bay, John... Read more of this article
Lifeguards Pay Tribute To Fallen Friend
Members of the Bermuda Lifeguard Service gathered this evening at the spot 20-year-old Geoffrey Burns was involved in a fatal accident this morning. Approximately 20 lifeguards and friends walked from the Department of Parks at Botanical Gardens to the spot on Berry Hill Road in Paget where Mr Burns crashed at 6am today. Many carried flowers, while... Read more of this article
Public Beaches: Lifeguard Service Suspended
[Updated] The Department of Parks has issued an announcement saying they “regret to advise that lifeguard service has been suspended today at all public beaches. The public will be advised when lifeguard service resumes. The Department of Parks apologizes for the suspension of service.” No official information as to the reason for the suspension... Read more of this article
