Llandudno RNLI take to the sea to keep swimmers safe
Llandudno lifeboat crew took to the sea on Wednesday to help protect the hundreds of swimmers who took the annual “Boxing Day Dip” to raise funds for charity.
Although the crew weren’t acting as official safety cover for the event this was yet another great opportunity for the RNLI volunteers to both support their local community and to reiterate the very important RNLI advice about staying safe around our coast and beaches.
Llandudno RNLI representative said: ‘The sea is particularly cold this time of year, if you do enter the water unexpectedly the RNLI’s advice is to float on your back for a short time to regain control of your breathing. The natural reaction is to panic, but floating until you are in a position to call for help will give you a much better chance of surviving.’
Llandudno's Lifeboat crews will be available 24/7 over the forthcoming 'festive period' for service in the Dr Barbara Saunderson and the all-weather lifeboat the William F Yates.
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Attached is a photo of Llandudno lifeboat crew at the town's Boxing Day Dip event. Photo Credit: Earl Perry Photography
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