Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Safety & Rescue Report

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Posted 7/11/13

GULF COAST, Ala. - Here's the updated 'beach report' from the city of Gulf Shores, along with the last two weeks' status from Orange Beach:

Gulf Shores Beach Report, July 1-7

Rescues on guarded beaches: three (rip currents)

Rescues on …

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Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Safety & Rescue Report

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GULF COAST, Ala. - Here's the updated 'beach report' from the city of Gulf Shores, along with the last two weeks' status from Orange Beach:

Gulf Shores Beach Report, July 1-7

Rescues on guarded beaches: three (rip currents)

Rescues on unguarded beaches: one (rip currents)

Boat assists: one, four passengers

Boat rescues: 0

Preventative actions: 123

Medical aids: three major, 43 minor

Drownings, guarded beaches: 0

Drownings, unguarded beaches: 0

Enforcement actions: two warnings

Lost and found persons: 12 children

Public safety lectures: 0

Tents: 35

Public assist: 14

Hazardous materials: 0

Assist police: six

Assist fire/rescue: nine

Animal rescues: one

Other calls for service: 0

Warning flags: three yellow, three red, one double-red (beaches closed)

Orange Beach Report, June 27-July 10

Rescues: 3

Stings: 178

Public assists: six

Preventative actions: 908

Medical aids: six major, 11 minor

Missing persons: seven

Public contact: 2.636

Attendence: 42,240