Positive balance of the lifeguarding service in the beaches of Camp de Mar and Sant Elm

The lifeguarding service in the beaches of Camp de Mar and Sant Elm have finished the season with a very postivie balance. This year a decrease in severe incidents has been registered, even though a slight increase of light assitances has been produced, which shows the efficiency of preventive work develope during the summer months.

One of the most highlighted data of the season is the increase of the prevention actions, with close to 4.000 preventive actions completed by the lifeguards' team in just two beaches. This constant effor has contributed decisively to mantain the safety of the swimmers and visitors.

In addition, a new record for the municipality is fulfilled: five consecuitve years with no deaths in the beaches of Andratx, a fact that consolidates the efficiency of the altogether work model between the different municipal services.

The balance also highlighst the growth of the accesibility service destined to people with reduced movility (PMR), with 75 completed assitancies during the season.  From the Town Hall of Andratx the importance of advancing towards inclusive and easy-access for all beaches is highlighted.

The councillor of Civil Protection, Antoni Nicolau, has wanted to put into value the labour of the team, pointing out that "we are very satisfied with the results of this season. The preventive work and the fast response before any incidence have been essential to keep the safety in our beaches. I want to thank all the staff for their professionality and commitment, and the swimmers for their collaboration to enjoy a safe summer”.

On her behalf, the mayoress of Andratx, Estefanía Gonzalvo, has close the balance highlighting the coordination and effort between services, indicating that "having five consecutive years with no lethal incidents shows that the managament model works and that behind it there is a great human team.  From the Town Hall, we will keep focusing on improving safety, accesibility and the quality of our beaches, because they are one of the best honours of our municipality".