Los Angeles County lifeguards have been busy responding to a surge in water emergencies. Over the past week, they made nearly 2,000 rescues, which is significantly higher than usual. Typically, during a summer weekend, lifeguards in the area perform between 200 to 300 rescues.
The recent increase suggests that conditions have been particularly hazardous. Further information about the situation is available from local news sources, including FOX 11 Los Angeles.
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