>>Virginia Beach Lifeguards Saved Lives Over The Holiday Weekend
(Virginia Beach, VA) -- New reports showing just how busy Virginia Beach Lifeguards were over the holiday weekend saving lives offshore. Katie Gray reports.Preview: Virginia Beach Oceanfront lifeguards conducting 16 water rescues over the Independence Day weekend, with 22 individuals saved from the water, a significant decrease from the previous year. They also assisted in 16 medical incidents. Lifeguards tell 13 news the main challenge they faced was dealing with lost children, with 166 incidents reported, highlighting the importance of vigilance at crowded beaches. The City of Virginia Beach is yet to release visitation numbers for the holiday weekend.