Lifeguards rescue multiple swimmers, warn against alcohol use at beaches Staff Reporter LIFEGUARDS in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund responded to several near-drowning incidents on New Year’s Day, rescuing multiple people from dangerous situations and issuing a strong warning against swimming or lingering near the ocean while under the influence of alcohol. According to Monarch Lifeguard & Rescue, the busy holiday period saw heightened activity at public beaches and swimming pools, particularly in Sw