Falls Festival fans hit the beach to cool off as temperatures soar
Falls Festival patrons were up early finding ways to keep cool as the temperature soared and the UV hit extreme.
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AFTER waking in their sweltering hot tents this morning, thousands of patrons headed straight for Marion Bay Beach to cool off on what was a day of weather extremes at Falls Festival.
The temperature soared to 37C as the UV rating hit the extreme level with the St Johns medical tent inundated with heat-related incidents.
Festival organisers sent out safety messages to patrons throughout the day calling on them to “be safe and watch your mates” and to take friends who become sick or unwell to the medical tent.
“If they pass out, put them on their side and send for medical help,” the messages said.
“Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water.”
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Senior Sergeant Brenda Orr said Tasmania Police was “really impressed” with the behaviour of attendees.
“Particularly considering the very hot weather conditions that we’ve had,” she said.
“We have, by virtue of being here, attended a number of dehydrated patients and we’re really pleased that those people were with the support of their friends and that the message of ‘look after your mate’ is definitely strong here at Falls.
“We’ve been really happy. [There is] a very positive response to police and the other organisations here.”
Senior Sergeant Orr said there had been no major incidents reported.
Surf life saver Kieren Black, from Carlton Park Surf Life Saving Club, said there were about 1500 overheated revellers in the water at one point in the morning and another 3000 on the sand.
“That’s about the most we had at one time,” he said.
Extra life guards were called out to help out before the beach was declared closed just before noon having reached capacity.
“It’s good when people are all in groups with their friends, but what we’ve got to look out for is the intoxicated punters. That’s when they can get into trouble,” Mr Black said.
He reminded beachgoers to be sun safe in the high temperatures and extreme UV.
Mist machines were used to keep crowds cool as they danced to artists on the main stage.
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