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By Joanna DelBuono
Brooklyn Daily
Brighton Beach
Swimming angels
Grab the floaties and cheer on lifeguards Brianna Minogue and Inez Zuska, both of whom rescued Dimitry Zhalkevich on July 19. The selfless mermaids came to the aid of the sinking swimmer when he collapsed in five feet of water. The women work as summer lifeguards and are members of NYC Lifeguards Local 461 of DC 37. Inez has been on the beat for the past nine seasons, and Brianna has been bay watching for two. The fearless ladies, who are trained in rescue and CPR, sprang into action and began efforts to resuscitate Dimitry while waiting for EMS to arrive and transport him to the hospital.
“The professional action by these lifeguards shows the importance of their personal initiative, coupled with the good training they receive, which gave them the tools and the confidence to act quickly in an emergency situation,” said Franklyn Paige, president of NYC Lifeguard Local 461.
The grateful Dimitry was released from the hospital, but he returned to the beach with two bouquet of flowers — one for each of his life-saving angels.
Standing O says it’s safe to go back to the water now, thanks to Brianna and Inez.