00:00 A daring rescue in dangerous surf.
00:06 A group of teenage boys stuck on the rocks near Worrywood on Sydney's northern beaches.
00:12 A 16 year old lifeguard bringing them to safety on an already busy day.
00:18 We're expecting a big finish to the end of the season.
00:21 And what we're really doing is putting the message out there and urging people to stay safe.
00:27 New research from Surf Lifesaving Australia reveals a rise in drownings at remote swimming spots
00:33 as people chase a picture perfect experience.
00:36 Unfortunately they are occurring at locations that aren't patrolled
00:40 or there is no accessible lifeguard service there at the time.
00:45 What we're really urging people to do is that if you're choosing to go swim at an unpatrolled location
00:51 or a waterway is to have a plan in place.
00:54 The research found that one of the most common ways to drown was while attempting to rescue someone else.
01:00 Surf lifesavers say taking a few extra moments before running in to grab a flotation device
01:05 like a board or even an esky could mean avoiding the worst.
01:10 Temperatures in the high 30s drew big crowds to the coast.
01:14 Oh cracker, good day for the beach with the family.
01:16 It's very very hot today, it's a very good day and nice for the beach.
01:21 As the mercury peaked at more than 39 in the west, Penrith locals flocked to their new beach
01:27 giving the east a run for its money.
01:29 It's a lot better than Bondi.
01:31 So far we've only seen one snake and it doesn't have as much poop in it.
01:36 I love to swim and this is beautiful right here at Penrith Beach.
01:40 And they're taking the safety advice to heart.
01:43 We use a floatie because then we don't get sinked in the deep parts.
01:50 I can see the kids around, they have a lot of tubes and stuff around them
01:54 so I think that's safe and the guards are also here.
01:58 A cool change is expected to bring relief later tonight.
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