Lifeguards In The 1800s

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Swimming became a favored recreational activity in the US during the 1800’s. The occurrence of drownings intensified as water activity become more common. As many as 9,000 people drowned every year in the early 1900’s(History of Lifeguards). Once the businessmen who opened the pools and resorts realised there was an issue, they inserted lifelines. However, it became evident that these lifelines were insufficient because struggling swimmers weren’t able to clench onto them. For this reason, Duke Kahanamoku established the rescue board in Hawaii. Meanwhile in South Africa, Captain Harry Sheffield constructed the first rescue float. Although these worked for a few years, they were not the best option. A few communities stationed police officers at local water bodies to execute water rescues; However, this took away resources from law enforcement. This led to facilities hiring men and women who were trained particularly in water rescue. These individuals were labeled as lifeguards(History of Lifeguards). Now, when you attend a beach or a pool that is monitored by a USLA afflicted lifeguard, you have a 1 in 18 million chance of drowning(American Lifeguard). …show more content…

You have decided to join the other 150,000 American lifesavers(Lifeguards & Other). Now, you must be prepared to follow these ten rules, newly minted lifeguard.
Always have a bikini ready body. Lifeguards have to fit or else you will not be trusted. People believe anyone over 120 pounds will swim like a rock and nobody will swim in your area, so you should always stay fit.

You will have permanent tan lines. You wear the lifeguard bikini so much that it becomes embedded in your skin. Even in the dead of winter, you will be reminded of the best job you’ve ever had!

Load up on sunscreen. You will be a lobster after an hour. Always keep at least three bottles so you have enough to share with everyone who forgot or else you will become the most hated

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