Surf Life Saving New South Wales
Our volunteer Surf Lifesavers have an incredible impact on Australian beaches every year by providing a safe environment for Australians to enjoy the beaches and waterways around the country.
Here are some extraordinary statistics last summer in New South Wales alone as well as other fundraising events happening around the state.
Rescue Statistics 2011/12 Patrol Season for NSW
| Rescues |
8013 |
| Preventative Actions |
191,077 |
| Marine stings |
3,283 |
| Cuts/abrasions |
2,684 |
| Major wounds |
187 |
| Fractures/dislocations |
94 |
| Suspected Spinal injury |
105 |
| Resuscitations |
31 |
| Other |
1,043 |
| Defibrillations |
0 |