Not enough characters.  My point was that even though the lifeguards did their best to keep that guy safe from himself, no matter how much we legislate, we can't fix stupid.  The lifeguards at Sandys know all too well how dangerous doing a rough water assist or rescue is.  That's another aspect, too.  But from what I understand, for whatever reason, that guy just wouldn't listen.  He wasn't drunk or stoned.  Don't know if he was high on something else.  HPD wanted a statement from me because of the circumstances and when they found out that he was a "multiple" rescue, they were disgusted.  In any event, I'm pretty sure the thought of repercussions from either arresting the guy or having him arrested crossed their minds.  Too bad in such a litigious state you're damned if you do and damned if you don't.  ALL of them would have rescued the guy anyway.  That's their job.  And they're good at it!  At Sandys is tough because of the shorebreak.  Lotta broken necks and backs.