Gulf Shores, Ala. - In light of the recent rescue activity and the tragic drownings along the Alabama Gulf beaches, we'll update a weekly "beach report" including fire and rescue calls for the remainder of the summer season. Here's the report for the week of June 17-23:

Rescues on guarded beaches: 0

Rescues on unguarded beaches: 1, rip current

Boat assists: 0

Boat rescues: 0

Preventative actions: 69

Medical aids: one major, six minor

Drownings, guarded beaches: 0

Drownings, unguarded beaches: 0

Enforcement actions: one boat, personal water craft

Lost and found persons: eight children

Public safety lectures: 0

Tents: 43

Public assist: 50

Hazardous materials: 0

Assist police: three

Assist fire/rescue: nine

Animal rescues: one

Other calls for service: three

Warning flags: yellow seven days