Orange Beach and Gulf Shores lifeguards patrolled from both the ground and air over the recent Memorial Day weekend, as helicopters from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency hovered over crowded beaches.
The partnership began in May 2022 when the helicopters were loaned for a trial period to help lifeguards assist swimmers in need of rescue, which resulted in 38 people being rescued during that holiday weekend.
This year, the helicopters were observed in flight up and down the coast during the busy weekend, ready to spring into action and keep the beaches safe.
However, beach safety chief Joethan Phillips said recently that the helicopters did not make any major saves over the holiday weekend this year.
Read more on this story from Gulf Coast Media
