Guarding the Waves and the Wasted: Calangute Lifesavers Get Training to Handle Drunk Tourists

Guarding the Waves and the Wasted: Calangute Lifesavers Get Training to Handle Drunk Tourists

Calangute, Goa – In a bold step to address the rising tide of alcohol-fueled incidents on its shores, Goa’s primary lifesaving agency, Drishti Marine, has initiated specialized training for lifeguards deployed at Calangute Beach. With thousands flocking to this hotspot every month, especially during long weekends and festive periods, lifeguards now face a new challenge: managing the growing number of intoxicated tourists putting themselves—and o…