AAP General News (Australia)
01-14-2001
Qld: Alarm over beach rage
BRISBANE, Jan 14 AAP - Surf livesavers deserved thanks from the public rather than abuse,
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie said today.
Mr Beattie was concerned at a recent spate of threats and attacks against lifesavers
on some Queensland beaches for trying to keep swimmers between the flags.
"They deserve our thanks not abuse from anybody," Mr Beattie told reporters.
Police were reportedly investigating an incident on a Cairns beach last month when
a lifeguard was hit over the head with a surf ski by an angry swimmer.
Surf Life Saving Queensland …
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