Team Herald

PANJIM: Goa’s State-appointed lifesaving and rescue organisation, Drishti Lifesaving force conducted 218 rescues through 223 separate incidents from January to June this year.

A total of 223 incidents took place in the last six months, which included water-based rescues, first aid and medical emergencies. Several of these were double and triple rescues. A total of 218 individuals were rescued during the incidents, while four individuals succumbed to the waters.

The month of May witnessed the highest rescues where 63 rescues were reported in the month followed by 53 in January and 35 in February. Of the total number of individuals involved in the incidents, 287 were Indian citizens including residents from the State, while nine foreigners were rescued during the year so far.

A total of 86 individuals between the ages of 26 and 35 years were rescued so far. 75 individuals rescued were from the age group of 19 to 25 years of age, while 55 were below the age of 12 years.

Also, in the last six months, 48 people were assisted to safety while first aid was administered to 20 individuals across beaches.