Surf lifesaving award nomination

By OBHS | Posted: Wednesday May 4, 2022

When Year 11 student Javara Clark volunteered to be a lifeguard at Brighton beach on Waitangi day, he was not expecting to save a boy's life.

But that is exactly what happened. Javara along with fellow Brighton Surf Lifesaving club member Brennan Dinnisen were patrolling the beach, when a boy in the water ended up getting caught in a rip. 

There is no doubt their quick action and skill saved the young man's life. This has led to their nomination for the Rescue of the Year award at the Otago/Southland Surf Lifesaving Awards of Excellence function being held at the Edgar Centre on Friday evening. 

Javara has been a lifeguard for the last 2 years, and as well as being a regular volunteer he is also actively involved in the coaching of junior club members.

Well done Javara!

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