Lifeguard shortage on Limassol beaches: some towers closed

Lifeguard shortages have worsened in Limassol: due to staff shortages, 6–7 towers were closed in mid-June, including posts at Governor's Beach and Lady's Mile (only one of the three facilities there is operating). There are only 45 people on duty right now. As a result, full shifts are ensured only at the GSO and Kourion beaches, while schedules at the remaining points have been cut back (from 10:30 to 18:00).
The main reasons for the staffing shortage are short 8-month contracts and the high cost of training, which candidates must pay for themselves. The rescue service is already asking the authorities to relax certification requirements; new exams will be held on June 15.
Senior regional lifeguard Sakis Nikolaou urged beachgoers not to drink alcohol before swimming, to watch for currents and not to leave children unattended, reminding that an average of 26 people drown in Cyprus every year — mainly at unguarded locations.
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