Despite the red flag warning flying on the beach — signaling hazardous swimming conditions — no lifeguards were present, as seasonal lifeguard staffing hadn’t yet begun.
Officials confirmed that lifeguards won’t be on duty until Memorial Day.
“He literally saved her life and bought time for fire and rescue to get there,” Nay wrote.
🚁 Fishing Drone Turned Life-Saving Tool
Smith’s drone, designed primarily for offshore fishing, is equipped with dual payload releases and a camera system.
“It can carry two life jackets and fly them out fast. I could see the girl’s head on the drone’s camera,” he explained to Fox 10.
