The price of a feed of fish

By Ron Lane

The recent drowning of rock fisherman down south, is something of which, we in the lifesaving movement should be aware of and take note. The fact that these disasters did not occur “Between the Flags,” is no reason to stick our heads in the sand: the old days are dead and gone.

During the search and recovery of the fishermen, it was mentioned in the media, that the local lifesavers were involved. This comes about, when following a police call, the Emergency Response Groups are notified, their assistance is required. It is these groups known as the E.R.G.,that is on a 24 hour call out system regardless of the time. It could be daylight time or midnight: and in the pouring rain.

We cannot emphasize…