upgrades to protect beaches this summer

Lifeguard training is increasing as the long Ascension weekend approaches. We expect a lot of people on the coast. And the calls for vigilance are increasing. There were still two young people who drowned this weekend in the Mediterranean, near Narbonne (Aude). On the beaches of Martigues (Bouches-du-Rhône), it is precisely the training period. Lifeguards in advanced training shuttle between the sea and the beach in teams of two.

There are far fewer bathers at the other end of France, in Gravelines (Nord). At the start of the season, lifeguards must absolutely get up to speed by getting in the water. Being in good physical shape is a good start, but the key is to know how to coordinate your efforts. Last summer, more than 1,000 bathers lost their lives. This heavy toll is mainly attributed to the consequence of the various confinements.