Man rescued at unprotected Ballito beach
A Ballito lifeguard has saved a swimmer from drowning at an unprotected beach.
Reports from the scene are that the bather got into difficulty after being pulled by a strong current on Wednesday morning.
Medi Response spokesperson Paul Herbst says the lifeguard's been hailed a hero.
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"A lifeguard on patrol spotted the man and crossed rugged rocks to enter the water and perform a rescue.
"The lifeguard was forced to swim the man to shore over rocks and both rescuer and patient sustained injuries.
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"Medi Response advanced life support paramedics stabilised the man before transporting him to hospital for further care."
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