Lifeguards at Dollymount Strand are dealing with a surge in antisocial behaviour, including drug use, discarded syringe finds, and disturbing incidents like overdoses and potentially dangerous drone use. Logbooks obtained after a year-long battle reveal the extent of the problem, raising concerns about safety at one of Dublin's most-loved beaches.
Lifeguards at Dollymount Strand , one of Dublin's most popular beaches, are facing an alarming rise in antisocial behavior, prompting the provision of a dedicated sharps bin for discarded syringes. According to logbooks meticulously maintained by the lifeguards, which were recently released after a year-long battle with Dublin City Council, the beach has become plagued by drug paraphernalia, overdoses, and a range of disturbing incidents.
The logbooks reveal a shocking pattern of behavior, including a man being discovered unconscious in the dunes after overdosing on pills, another man mysteriously washing ashore claiming to have arrived the previous day, and numerous instances of discarded syringes, some full of blood, being found along the shore. These disturbing findings shed light on the ongoing challenges faced by lifeguards at Dollymount Strand, who are forced to deal with a range of hazardous and distressing situations. Beyond drug-related issues, the logbooks document incidents such as naked men having sex in the dunes, individuals stalking women from the bushes, a man exposing himself to beachgoers, underage drinking, youths starting fires in the dunes, and even a confrontation involving a man accused of watching a young girl change in a shelter. In a recent incident, lifeguards had to confront a man operating a drone equipped with a camera near children, emphasizing the ongoing safety concerns for families enjoying the beach. The logbooks also mention an elderly lady being knocked down by a bicycle and a woman abandoning her baby buggy, which rolled towards the edge of the rocks, highlighting the recklessness and disregard for others seen at the beach
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