PHOTO: SUPPLIEDSt Kilda Surf Life Saving Club had the third highest number of rescues in NZ last summer, but the figure reflects the hard work of St Kilda lifeguards across the city, the president of the club says. St Kilda club president Peter Gibbons said although St Kilda lifeguards had 31 rescues, many were not at the beach but were credited to St Kilda lifeguards. "The number does not mean St Kilda is the third most dangerous beach in the country. St Kilda lifeguards were involved in rescues in Otago Harbour and at other beaches. He said while there were issues with rips at St Kilda, the 31 rescues included those at non-patrolled beaches such as Smaills Beach.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 16, 2019 15:33 UTC