Lifeguards train on empty danish beaches

In Denmark, the wet and unpredictable summer has left beaches devoid of swimmers, yet lifeguards are using this quiet period to refine their rescue skills. Kystlivredningschef Anders Myrhøj from TrygFonden Kystlivredning reports that guards are practicing with boats and boards, swimming, and diving to be more effective in emergencies. Unannounced drills simulating dangerous situations are also conducted to maintain realism. It’s not only about physical training but also about gaining expertise in reading the changing waves and currents. Lifeguards operate on a rotation system to avoid routines and experience different coastal conditions—emulating the practices of flight personnel with defined roles regardless of personal familiarity. The previous week saw 7,331 interventions, primarily informative, with no life-threatening events; this follows a week with 4,541 interventions, including two life-threatening cases.