Mumbai's lifeguards are drowning in poor work conditions. There are just 32 lifeguards to protect the six key beaches of the city, which are visited by a minimum of 1 lakh people per day. The footfall goes up to 10 lakh on the weekends and holidays. In these conditions, our lifeguards are understaffed and overworked.

It is not just manpower shortage that the lifeguards are up against. The lack of basic infrastructure and equipment, such as proper watchtowers, vehicles, binoculars and whistles, just makes it harder for these saviours to do their job.