Alanna Eaton of York is spending her first summer as a lifeguard at three York beaches: Harbor, Long Sands and Short Sands. The beaches are maintained by the town and host 40,000 visitors a year, according to a town report. The 21-year-old said she is surprised at how much first aid she provides in the course of a day.
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Alanna Eaton’s workplace is sand and surf, but she’s responsible for swimmer safety and providing first aid to the injured.
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