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TYLER — East Texas cities are once again asking for lifeguard help ahead of summer. According to our news partner KETK, over the last couple of years, public pools across the area have experienced major lifeguard shortages. There were several reasons for the shortages: the pandemic, people moving onto different jobs and not enough potential candidates getting qualified. This year could be the same if pools around the area don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t attract enough lifeguards. The recreation manager for Tyler Parks and Recreation Kandice Johnson said last summer was tough for everyone. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Last summer I was on the phone every day with another city asking, \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcwhat are y\u00e2\u20ac\u2122all doing to get lifeguards?\u00e2\u20ac\u2122,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Johnson. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s like a shortage. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hard to find people. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re trying to start earlier than last year.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n