Lifeguards back at 32 extra Devon and Cornwall beaches for summer
Lifeguards are returning to 32 additional beaches across south-west England on Saturday. The RNLI said lifeguards would return to four beaches in Devon and 28 in Cornwall, giving beachgoers the opportunity to visit 58 lifeguarded beaches across the region.It said warm weather was expected to continue, so advised those planning to swim in the sea to choose a lifeguarded beach and pay attention to any flags. A RNLI spokesperson said it was preparing for a busy summer season after responding to 7,000 incidents in the South West last year.
'Lifeguards are experts'
They added the RNLI had helped more than 9,000 people and saved 43 lives last year in the South West. It said additional beaches would open on 19 July for the summer holiday period. Tim Treloar, RNLI water safety education manager, said: "Over the last two weeks new and returning lifeguards have been going through their induction period where they train in many areas including essential skills in casualty care, fitness testing, lifesaving skills in and out of the water, and watercraft operations."Regional lifeguard lead Guy Botterill said: "Our lifeguards are experts on the local beach risks, tides and weather conditions, so please speak to them for advice and information."
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