On the morning of July 6, 2010, we had a spinal concern for an adult male that was "face planted" and twisted by a wave during a spell of shore break condition.
Andrew (2nd year) and Beth (2nd year) were first to the scene; Meg and Colin followed to assist with assessment and strapping onto the back board.
The victim had reasonable movement, blood was from abrasions.
Nature and location of the impact required EMS and hospital.
MBA Backboard was returned shortly thereafter, and reports from the family were that the victim is "OK."
The second incident during the week of July 4th took place around 1:00 PM.
An approximately 11 year old boy was forced face first into the sand by a wave.
The spill was witnessed by the patrol and they ran to respond.
The boy rose to his feet, shaken and bruised, and complained of back pain.
His condition met the criteria for boarding and he was boarded while standing.
After evaluation at the hospital his family reported that his spine was hyper extended.
We are under the impression that he is expected to recover without concern (which later did prove to be the case).
There were many cautions during the whole week.
There was constant communication with the patrol and the beach goers where the conditions and safety procedures were explained to the families.
Multiple yellow flags, and some red flags.
The largest issue was shore break, and then late in the week the issue became rip currents.
Beach Committee Chair David Taylor reports that he witnessed one of the people, an adult male, pulled from a rip current that was exhausted from trying to get back ashore this weekend.
He simply sat on the sand once he was helped onto the shore.
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