Lifeguards make several rescues The Newport Beach...

Lifeguards make several rescues

The Newport Beach Lifeguards had a busy Sunday, rescuing several

people from the water.

Lifeguard Capt. Jim Turner said there are larger crowds flocking

to the beach because it’s spring break season, and many come from out

of state.

“We’ve probably rescued five or six people already today,” he

said.

Turner said that the people rescued were more than likely weak

swimmers or did not know how to take care of themselves in a rip

current. Most people don’t know the basic rule of dealing with rip

currents, which is to swim sideways until you’re out of it, he said,

and then you can safely swim to shore.