Gaza
Gaza lifeguards improvise rescues with whistles as equipment shortages persist
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Gaza's lifeguards are performing water rescues with only whistles as critical equipment shortages plague the territory, Al Jazeera English reported. The shortage of essential rescue gear comes as Palestinians increasingly flock to beaches seeking respite, leaving lifeguards to improvise safety measures despite the hazards.
The lack of proper tools reflects broader supply constraints affecting the coastal enclave. Lifeguards continue their rescue efforts under difficult conditions, relying on basic signaling methods rather than the equipment typically needed to prevent drownings and respond to emergencies in the water.
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