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Our lifeguards use jet skis and RIBs (rigid inflatable boats) to be able to rescue people as quickly as possible. The main cause of rescue at a beach is from a rip tide; these will usually be marked by a red flag. So if you see a red flag at a beach, do not enter the water.
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