NEWS

08.06.2009
Water Life Saving Week
The traditional Water Life Saving Week held from 8 to 14 June 2009.
During the period Water Life Saving Servive (WLSS) of the Bulgarian Red Cross (BRC) informed the public about its readiness for the new season and the status of water pools.
In Sofia the Week started with a press conference attended by Hristo Grigorov - President of the BRC, Teodora Tomova - Director of WLSS, Stoyan Andonov - President of the Water Life Saving National Committee. They talked about the major problems in water life saving associated with the provision of lifeguards during the active summer season. Information about the state of beaches was given.
Water lifeguards in Bulgaria annually assist over 2500 people in water accidents. The number of drowned for 2008 was 142, including 24 children. For 2009 drowned people are 13.
After the press conference water lifeguards demonstrated the most popular techniques in water rescueing.