A hectic weekend unfolded along Goa’s coastline as lifesavers handled multiple incidents, including dog attacks, a dramatic double rescue, medical emergencies, and recovery of lost belongings.
Tag: beach safety
Glass Injuries on Goa’s Beaches Spotlight Deposit Refund Scheme as Preventive Solution
Recurring injuries from broken glass on Goa’s beaches have raised fresh concerns over waste management and public safety. With multiple cases reported across popular stretches, the state’s Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) is emerging as a practical, incentivised solution to curb litter at source.
Seahorse Platforms Add Extra Vigilance on Goa’s High-Footfall Beaches: Drishti Marine
Drishti Marine’s newly deployed Seahorse temporary floating platforms have strengthened beach safety along Goa’s coastline, contributing to 34 rescues across Calangute, Candolim, Miramar and Baina beaches since December 2025. Positioned offshore, the platforms significantly reduce response time and enhance lifesaving vigilance during peak tourist season.
Drishti Marine’s ‘Sagar Safar’ Relaunched to Boost Ocean Confidence and Strengthen Public Safety
Drishti Marine has revived its guided sea-swimming initiative, Sagar Safar, offering daily sessions across six major Goa beaches to build ocean confidence, promote safety awareness and reduce drowning incidents.
16 People, Including Five Foreign Tourists, Rescued from Drowning by Drishti Marine Over the Weekend
Sixteen people, including five foreign nationals, were rescued from drowning across Goa’s beaches and at Dudhsagar waterfalls over the weekend by Drishti Marine lifesavers, who also traced a missing child and administered first aid in two separate incidents.
