By John Smith • Published: 28 Jun 2020 • 13:20
Enjoying the new service Credit: Estepona Council
THE Estepona Council is taking positive steps to ensure that those with reduced mobility can enjoy the beach and sea this summer.
Running until September 26, lifeguards on the Monterroso area of La Rada beach as well as El Cristo beach will be on hand from noon until 8pm to assist those will mobility problems.
The council has obtained 12 amphibious chairs, 12 adapted loungers, 12 four wheeled sand walkers and 10 special crutches which are available for beach use and confirms that if the demand exceeds availability, then it will purchase more.
The lifeguard service has also been strengthened by increasing the number of beaches with rescue workers and there is a drone that can assist rescue work.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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