RNLI lifeguards return for daily patrols at Ingoldmells and Sutton-on-Sea

RNLI Lifeguard Supervisor Arun Gray said; ‘Our Lifeguards have completed all vital training and are really looking forward to patrolling the beaches. It’s great to see everyone enjoying themselves and we’re there to provide assistance with a variety of things including water safety, rescues, missing children and information regarding tide times.

‘95% of our role is about prevention and at this time we would like to remind everyone how important it is to swim at a Lifeguarded Beach and to swim between the Red and Yellow Flags.’

Lifeguards have been patrolling Skegness and Mablethorpe beach on a daily basis since Saturday 25 May, but more lifeguards will be on patrol at these beaches from Saturday 6 July.

Portfolio Holder for Coastal Economy, Councillor Steve Kirk, said; ‘Our coast has millions of visitors every year and the beaches are always very popular places for families. It is reassuring for all to know that the RNLI Lifeguards are there should they be called upon.’

For more information on how to stay safe on the coast this summer please visit: rnli.org.uk

Notes to editors

• As RNLI lifeguards need to be physically on the beach during the patrolled hours, ready to respond to emergencies and prevent accidents, the RNLI can’t rely on volunteers to provide this cover seven days a week.
  

• Local authorities part fund the RNLI’s costs, which helps to meet the cost of lifeguard wages.

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