Near-Drownings Raise Concerns About Beach Safety

A 20-year-old woman was rescued from drowning at Long Sands Beach in York, Maine, after a bystander with medical training pulled her from the frigid, wave-heavy water and performed CPR, reviving her before emergency crews arrived; she was taken to York Hospital with her condition undisclosed. Officials highlighted that no lifeguards were on duty, raising concerns about beach safety early in the season. Separately, Honolulu Ocean Safety lifeguards rescued a 38-year-old man found unresponsive in the surf at Sandy Beach, Hawaii, reviving him with CPR before transporting him to the hospital in serious condition. Both incidents underscore the importance of timely intervention by trained individuals and the increased risks posed by hazardous surf and gaps in lifeguard coverage.