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Sarina Surf Life Saving Club recorded an alarming increase in marine stings in the past season, prompting a warning for swimmers to not be complacent.
The club recorded 152 stings in the 2020-21 patrol season, compared to just 10 the previous season.
In contrast, Mackay cut its marine stings count from 41 in 2019-20 to 19 this season. Father and Daughter Lifesavers Dan and Emily Ford of Mets Caloundra Surf Life Saving Club pack up the flags at Kings Beach as the patrol season comes to a close. Photo Lachie Millard.
Sarina Beach Surf Life Saving Club president Neil John said the public had become complacent in their efforts to protect themselves.
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With the waters getting cooler the central Queensland, surf lifesaving season has come to a finish.
The Labour Day long weekend was the last opportunity Mackay locals had to make splash under the watchful eyes of lifesavers until the patrolled beaches return in spring.
Eimeo Surf Lifesaving Club president Ross Gee was pleased with how the 2020-21 season went.
Mr Gee said there had been fewer stingers than usual, with only three minor stings recorded and thankfully the club did not have to perform any rescues.
âWeâre really on top of our preventive actions,â he said.
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There will be five separate events for both serious competitors and amateurs to choose from. They include a 3km run, 5km run, 5km walk, a 10km run and a five kilometre team challenge. The club s president Neil John said those interested in participating could find all the information they needed on the run s official website. We ve got some really awesome sponsors come on-board this year - Croyden s, Ray White, Community Bank Sarina and NQ Bulk Ports, Mr John said We re hoping COVID-19 stays away and we can actually run it this year, because we had to cancel it last year.