The article says that the race organizers are disputing the number of rescues being reported.
I'm not trying to start a flame war, just passing along the news as it is reported.
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Public safety employees are under a lot of scrunity due to "extreme pay and lavish pensions". As always, when under the threat of cutbacks, hyperbole plays a big role.
Twenty rescues for 3,000 tri-folks isn't excessive. I don't think 200 rescues is accurate. However, the article states that the figure includes assists as well as rescues. An assist can be a lifeguard yelling at you.
The difference between a near drowning and salt water (as opposed to fresh water I guess) in the lungs is confusing also.
Anyway, what a load of bad press for the organizers. New recliners for the fire department.
Good points. I know when I guarded years ago, an assist was also putting your hand under someone's arm and helping them walk out of the water.
Public safety employees are under a lot of scrunity due to "extreme pay and lavish pensions". As always, when under the threat of cutbacks, hyperbole plays a big role.
Twenty rescues for 3,000 tri-folks isn't excessive. I don't think 200 rescues is accurate. However, the article states that the figure includes assists as well as rescues. An assist can be a lifeguard yelling at you.
The difference between a near drowning and salt water (as opposed to fresh water I guess) in the lungs is confusing also.
Anyway, what a load of bad press for the organizers. New recliners for the fire department.
Good points. I know when I guarded years ago, an assist was also putting your hand under someone's arm and helping them walk out of the water.
