Lifeguards

While flocks of tourists and locals are expected to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend at the beach later this week, San Diego first responders shared safety information visitors should keep in mind while they are out enjoying themselves.

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, so San Diego lifeguards and police shared information on how to stay safe during the holiday. NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez shares what they had to say.

A shark was spotted Sunday morning swimming offshore near Oceanside Pier, lifeguards confirmed.

Candidates had to pass the first test on Thursday in Mission Beach: swimming 500 meters in less than 10 minutes.

Authorities say more than two dozen lifeguards from two New Jersey beach towns have tested positive for the coronavirus after having been together socially.

A 27-year-old paraglider from San Diego was injured Sunday when she lost lift and tumbled from the sky into a ravine next to Citizens Trail at Blacks Beach.

Hundreds of San Diego Junior Lifeguards jumped from the Ocean Beach Pier on Monday to raise awareness on drowning prevention

Hundreds of kids in the junior lifeguard took the plunge and jumped off Ocean Beach Pier. NBC 7’s Audra Stafford explains how the movement was used to help others.

Several San Diego County cities have partially reopened their beaches after a nearly month-long closure to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. But the opening comes with a lot of restrictions and duties for lifeguards.

San Diego County Sheriff’s Department deputies are supporting Encinitas lifeguards by patrolling the sand and guarding blocked off beach entrances, reports NBC 7’s Melissa Adan.

San Diego Fire-Rescue Lifeguards have suspended a search for a surfer that witnesses say was carried away from shore by the current.

The program, organized by the Carlsbad Fire Department, will run from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Efforts to find a 17-year-old boy who went missing from Mission Beach on Sunday has changed from a rescue to a recovery effort after 24 hours. NBC 7’s Megan Tevrizian has more.

After a high number of rescues in the North County Wednesday, lifeguards are warning beachgoers about treacherous rip current conditions.