Wells-next-the-Sea RNLI lifeguards assist in first aid
On Saturday 9 July, lifeguards at RNLI Wells-next-the-Sea assisted a young male who had injured himself on the beach at around 4pm.
The casualty was doing handstands on the sandy beach at Wells-next-the-Sea when he heard a crack.
Lifeguards were immediately on the scene to provide essential first aid. The male was in severe pain and the team quickly administered first aid before concluding that the casualty had fractured his shoulder.
An ambulance was called, and the casualty was taken to hospital shortly after, where he has recovered.
RNLI Lead Lifeguard Supervisor, Ted Morgan praised his team’s quick response: ‘It was great that the team were able to assist the injured casualty. This wouldn’t have been possible if the casualty had not chosen a lifeguarded beach.
'We advise all beachgoers to choose a lifeguarded beach this summer, because if you find yourself in trouble in and around the water, a member of our team will quickly be on hand to help.’
For more information on how to stay safe this summer, please visit: RNLI Beach Safety – Top Five Tips To Stay Safe By The Sea
Notes to editors
RNLI Wells-Next-The-Sea service has been operating since 2001. To learn more about the lifeguarded beach go to: Wells-next-the-Sea Beach - Lifeguarded beaches (rnli.org)
Lead Lifeguard Supervisor Ted Morgan is available for interview.
RNLI media contacts
For more information, please contact Derry Salter, RNLI Media Engagement Placement on: 07890 402106 or email: [email protected]
Or, the RNLI Press Office available 24/7 on: 01202 336789 or email: [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.