Meet India's first woman lifeguard

Meet Kerry Blewett, the first woman to patrol India's beaches.

The 22-year-old British citizen, a certified lifeguard, is part of a team of experts brought to Goa to train lifeguards.

Blewett, who was in Mumbai on Monday, has been assigned as a motivator by Drishti Special Response, an agency appointed by the Goan government to make beaches in the state safe for swimmers.

About two million tourists visit Goa every year. At present, 149 lifeguards patrol Goa's 106 km long coastline.

Blewett and her squad -- spearheaded by Australian expert Craig Carney -- are training 22 more lifeguards.

Good news followed Blewett as she arrived in Mumbai to give handy tips to lifeguards patrolling the metropolis' beaches.

She has been selected for the final round to determine Britain's sprint kayaking team for the London Olympics in 2012. If selected, she intends to return to UK and train for the event.
Source:Rediff