The BMC is testing a remote-operated lifeguard that is meant to rescue swimmers in distress as far as 2-km into the sea. A trial run was conducted at Juhu beach recently, in fact trials were conducted during both high and low tides.

Discussions were to be held with other experts and the fire brigade too, about the efficacy of the equipment, after which a decision will be made  on the usefulness of this equipment. A company representative called it a water drone and said it served as secondary equipment in rescues. In drownings, which usually happen around 50 to 100 metres into the sea, a lifeguard needs to get inside the water to reach the person in distress.