With the summer officially ended, Exmouth lifeguarded beach will see patrols finish until 2026.
This Sunday (28 September), lifeguards will conclude beach safety patrols at Exmouth, and water users are encouraged to head to one of the 23 beaches with lifeguard cover which will be patrolled over weekends throughout October and then daily during October half term.
RNLI lifeguards have been on duty daily throughout the summer, working hard to keep thousands of beachgoers safe. From delivering preventive actions to carrying out major rescues, they have faced all kinds of conditions and scenarios to their job. As patrols wind down for the season, the charity is reminding anyone heading to the coast to take extra care, and to choose a beach which still has lifeguard cover.
RNLI Regional Lifeguard Lead for the South West, Henry Saddler-Irvine said:
‘We have had another busy summer on our beaches in the south west, and our lifeguards have once again done a fantastic job at keeping people safe. As the majority of patrols come to an end after this weekend, we would like to urge anyone visiting the coast to choose one of the 23 beaches where lifeguards are still on duty.
As we head into autumn, we’re asking people to be especially cautious. Check local tide times and forecasts, and be aware of the risk of cold water shock as temperatures dip.’
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