As a certified Lifeguard, I know the responsibilities but

[theking]

...yeah if the city can't afford to hire more then not much can be done. Now the city will probably get sued..:

Girl who died in sand hole at Florida beach is identified; lifeguards could have prevented tragedy, experts say

Sloan had no pulse when paramedics managed to extricate her from the sand, and later died in the hospital. Maddox was also buried but survived. Ocean rescue experts say Sloan's death might have been prevented if the beach was staffed with lifeguards.