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.
The scuttlebut is that some of the triathletes were having problems getting out of the surf at the end of the swim and had to be helped by lifeguards. Only two cases were life threatening (as reported).
169 is close enough to say "almost 200." Out of 3000 participants, this is still a large percentage. Would be interesting to see similar statistics from USMS sanctioned OW swims.
An interesting question would be: did the people who got help continue on in the race, or were they disqualified for getting assistance?
The scuttlebut is that some of the triathletes were having problems getting out of the surf at the end of the swim and had to be helped by lifeguards. Only two cases were life threatening (as reported).
169 is close enough to say "almost 200." Out of 3000 participants, this is still a large percentage. Would be interesting to see similar statistics from USMS sanctioned OW swims.
An interesting question would be: did the people who got help continue on in the race, or were they disqualified for getting assistance?
