Murray Robertson: Retired Gisborne Lifeguard on the increase in verbal abuse towards life

Murray Robertson: Retired Gisborne Lifeguard on the increase in verbal abuse towards life

Author: Newstalk ZB January 1, 2024 Duration: 7:26

Surf Lifeguards working at a beach in Auckland say they are being verbally abused when trying to help swimmers. 

Swimmers were warned they were in a dangerous spot before abusing the lifeguards who half an hour later rescued them. 

Retired Gisborne Lifeguard Murray Robertson told Tim Dower the abuse can be disheartening to those passionate about being there to save lives. 

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