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Dramatic "Rescue" by Waikanae "Ladies"

Spectators at the Nelson Shield winners' demonstration at Waikanae Beach (see page 38), were treated to an outstanding display of well-disciplined courage when the Waikanae "Ladies" Surf Life-saving Club was called to the rescue of a damsel in distress who was floundering in the tide. Unfortunately, the surf proved too strong for the struggling beltman, but "she" battled gamely on, until she was overcome by the pounding seas. By this time, the damsel in distress had apparently become undistressed and went to "her" would-be rescuer's assistance, but, alas, it was too late.

Personnel involved in the rescue were: Ron Campbell (patient), Mark Pickett (beltman), Dick Glover (linesman), and Gary Thompson (reelman).

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The Waikanae "ladies" to the rescue, complete with the latest in lifesaving equipment

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The glamorous "patient" flits across the sand before taking her tragic swim

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"Look, girls, is that someone in trouble?"

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Could it be that our beltman has lost "her" nerve?

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Unconscious "rescuer" being pulled to safety

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With military precision, the "ladies" carry their beltman up the beach

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Dick Glover in anguished anxiety as Gary Thompson sets about "surf wife-saving with the reel thing."

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Muscular madam trying to leg-pump life back into patient

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Racing up the beach with the patient on a stretcher....Hey! where Is the patient?

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Ah! Here she is, poor girl. That stretcher must have been faulty.

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Rigor mortis having set in, she is carried up the beach.....

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.....for a quick burial

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