Littlehampton lifesaver strikes gold on way to national final


LIFESAVER David Slade, from Littlehampton, had no time to think when he saw six people in difficulty in a swimming pool.
He immediately put into practice all the skills developed as a member of Horsham Life Saving Club.
Fortunately, the “emergency” was a mock exercise, set for the south-east regional finalists in the Royal Life Saving Society National Lifesaving Competition, at Eltham.
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Hide AdAnd David came through with flying colours, taking first place and the gold medal in the men’s masters competition for the 60-plus age group.