Danger at beaches
Several persons had to he deterred from using lilos on Christchurch beaches yesterday when strong winds caused a southerly drift, making conditions dangerous. Although reasonably big crowds were at most beaches, there was only one rescue by surf patrols. A man. caught in a rip at Woodend Beach, was rescued just before 6 p.m. Many surfers rode the Im waves, although conditions were considered hazardous by beach patrols.
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Press, 12 January 1977, Page 4
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