Shell Lake council discontinues lifeguard program, cites staffing gaps
The council voted unanimously to discontinue the Shell Lake lifeguard program, citing inconsistent lifeguard attendance that "gives a false sense of security," officials said. The Parks & Rec committee will consider raft use for next season at a later meeting.
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The Shell Lake City Council voted to discontinue the city's lifeguard program after Parks & Recreation Chair Terry Severson moved the measure and Ken Schultz seconded. Council member Stephen Smith said the decision was "with a heavy heart" and blamed repeated no‑shows and inconsistent staffing by lifeguards, saying that when lifeguards failed to show up it "gives a false sense of security to the public." Schultz told the council the city has struggled to keep a full crew over the past five years.
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