Lambert's Cove Beach will be without lifeguards this summer due to a lack of applicants. Island beach managers say hiring guards has grown difficult in recent years, partially due to the lack of housing.
The Oak Bluffs selectmen this week honored lifeguard Olivia Paolano, who recently rescued three swimmers off Inkwell Beach.
Oak Bluffs selectmen this week honored Tiki Greene, Genny Kent, and Nick Sune-Fecitt for their actions in three separate rescues this month.
Two 16-year-old Islanders who are guards at Pay Beach sprang to action early Wednesday to rescue two fishermen whose small boat had capsized about 100 yards offshore. There were no serious injuries.
New Island Lifeguards
After successfully completing a rigorous Red Cross program, 16 Mansion House swimmers were certified as lifeguards. The Mansion House was pleased to donate pool time and classroom space, as it continues to support lifeguard training as certified by the Red Cross and taught by Jennifer Fragosa.
Life guarding offers lucrative employment opportunities to the Island’s young adults and many of the town’s lifeguard employees were trained in the Mansion House pool.
It was shortly after 1 p.m. last Thursday, a sunny afternoon and otherwise ordinary day. Nic Turner was driving south down Herring Creek Road toward the right fork, heading back to his job as a lifeguard on South Beach, when he first spotted the Cessna Skyhawk making its final approach at the Katama Airfield.