Over 2,300 incidents on the beaches of Marbella in the first half of July

The beach surveillance and lifeguard service in Marbella managed over 2,300 incidents in the first two weeks of July, highlighting the "high presence" of users on the coast during the peak season, according to the Marbella City Council. This also demonstrates the effectiveness of the coastal security system. The majority of interventions, around 1,900, were related to lifeguarding, such as advising on the presence of jellyfish, sea conditions, or boating in unauthorized areas. Additionally, 16 aquatic rescues were carried out, of which ten were classified as minor, and six as moderate. Regarding medical care, the beach emergency service provided about 620 medical attentions, 75 percent of which were related to jellyfish stings. Other issues such as wounds, burns, anxiety episodes, and other minor ailments were also addressed, along with 15 ambulance assistances and five transfers to hospitals. On another note, there were about 420 incidents related to violations of the municipal ordinance, such as the presence of dogs on the beach outside permitted hours, with 200 notices issued. Other recorded infractions included waste dumping, the presence of swimmers in nautical areas, fishing during unauthorized times, and unauthorized activities such as paragliding or illegal camping.