The Leader Newspaper Antonio Sánchez, has confirmed that the Surveillance and Lifeguard service will begin this Saturday, 5 June. Given the large number of users who are already enjoying the beaches, Orihuela’s recently appointed councillor for Playas, Antonio Sánchez, has confirmed that the Surveillance and Lifeguard service will begin this Saturday, 5 June. There will be a total of 11 lifeguard posts which will operate from 10am to 8pm every day. During this ‘medium season’ they will be manned by 22 lifeguards, 2 health emergency attendants and 1 supervisor. Additional support will be provided by a rapid intervention vehicle, an SVB ambulance and a rescue boat with 2 crew. The tam will be expanded from July 1 when the high season officially gets underway.