Recent data indicates a decline in aquatic rescues this year following the the annoncement of the extension of operating hours at lifeguarded beaches. Lifeguard hours were extended by one hour, and are now running from 8 am to 6 pm. The decision to extend followed one fatal drowning in February of this year when a 20-year-old visitor from Idaho was pulled out of the water. News outlets report the monthly average of 33.75 rescues per month is significantly lower than the 50.4 rescues per month in 2023.
