
Practice makes perfect…
I never know what I’ll run into on beach patrol. Today, I caught up with the brave men from the Encinitas Marine Safety Department Lifeguard Division and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Aerial Support Detail doing what they do best…

The departments were trying out a new life saving extraction device at S. Cardiff State Beach, and by the looks of things, it worked perfectly. Alternating between jumping from hovering helicopters and dangling from a line high above the waves, the men worked with an efficiency and intensity of focus found in those who save lives for a living. Impressive to say the least.
I’ve been invited to participate in a ’sled’ water extraction, with me as the rescuee… After what I saw today, I’m confident I’ll be in good hands!