RNLI lifeguards from Scarborough assist Clacton beach patrol with casualty
On Wednesday 24 July RNLI lifeguards from Bridlington and Scarborough were taking part in the Swim Safe programme on Clacton beach when a woman broke her femur and dislocated her knee.
The two RNLI lifeguards Lauren Cook and Cade Dickinson were out of area to patrol the swim safe lessons that were being held on the beach.
The casualty slipped whilst walking down towards the beach and sustained major injuries. Beach patrol and Lauren and Cade assisted with her care before handing her over to the paramedics.
Beach Patrol is a Council run service that operates on Clacton beach in Essex.
RNLI Lifeguard Supervisor David Brant said: ‘Luckily the casualty had a great team to assist with her injuries. We as the RNLI take pride in working together with other agencies to provide the best outcome, in this case the woman was treated at the scene until paramedics arrived. Both our RNLI lifeguards and the Beach Patrol did a great job and at this time we’d like to reach out to the casualty and wish her a speedy recovery’.
Notes to editors
- Swim Safe is a free programme that takes place across the Country during the Summer Holidays. Children can learn vital skills on how to stay safe in the water. For more information and to book a place please visit https://swimsafe.org.uk
For more information contact:
Kate Driver, RNLI Regional Media Engagement on 07486872956 or email at [email protected]
Clare Hopps, RNLI Regional Media Officer on 07824518641 or email at [email protected]
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, X, TikTok and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.