SLSSA President Mr John Baker said Surf Lifesavers are excited to be strengthening their emergency response capabilities.

“We are already learning how the addition of Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPA’s) will enhance our hazard identification and search and rescue abilities,” said Mr Baker.

“The visual perspective and agility offered with this equipment is unique and will play its own role in conjunction with our other assets such as the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service, Jet Rescue Boats, Jet Ski’s, our Radio room and of course our beach patrols.

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The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS) has moved its operations from its former city base at Harbour Town to the Aldinga Aerodrome in an effort to cut response times on the South Coast and Fleurieu Peninsula.

“Residential demographic projections for Adelaide are indicating that populations along the South Coast and the Fleurieu Peninsula will continue to grow in the coming years and we need to prepare for the impact on beach visitations and coastal emergencies that growth will have” said Surf Life Saving SA CEO Ms Clare Harris.