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.
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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.
More Than One Domestic Tourist Rescued Daily on Goa Beaches in 2025: Drishti Marine Report
Lifesavers rescued 548 people from drowning across Goa in 2025, including 450 Indians and 98 foreign nationals. Russians and UK tourists topped the foreign rescue list, while crowded beaches like Calangute and Baga recorded the highest incidents.
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 Seahorse Platform Anchors Rescue of 13 NIO Students from Miramar Beach
Drishti Marine’s newly deployed floating Seahorse platform played a critical role in the safe and timely rescue of 13 National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) students after their fishing trawler ran aground on a sandbar off Miramar beach.
