I'm starting a petition to have our local government fund an idea I have had. Recent events have been tragic and heartbreaking. And it's not the first time this has happened. The rip tide here makes it especially dangerous. I think they should fund a small lifeguard shack on the end of the pier. Nothing to major but there should be a permanent lifeguard presence (even if it's just 1 guard at a time) in the shack. With a jet bike kept on standby at all times. It would not cost to much to set up and it would have made all the difference. I'm not having a go at our emergency services in any way. They acted exceptionally but I believe this is a course of action that could prevent this happening again and I also believe we need to act in some way to make it safer for all swimmers. It's time something was done and I believe this should be the start. Please share this and get as many signitures as we possibly can