RNLI lifeguards finish some Dorset summer beach patrols today
Some areas will see lifeguard services end for the season
A number of beaches in Dorset will conclude their RNLI lifeguarding service for the season today (Sunday 4th September) as the school summer holidays come to an end.
During the peak summer season, RNLI lifeguards operate on 90 beaches across the south west region.
As we move into September, the charity will stagger the withdrawal of lifeguard services.
After today, lifeguards won't be patrolling Greenhill in Weymouth and Lyme Regis Cobb, with West Bay only seeing patrols on weekends.
It's been a busy summer for RNLI lifeguards in the south west.
They've dealt with multiple mass rescues, lost children, major first aids and provided lots of safety advice to beach goers to ensure they enjoyed their day at the beach as safely as possible.
In one incident, on Wednesday 24th August Weymouth RNLI lifeguards, alongside members of the local surf lifesaving club, responded to an incident involving three children who had fallen off their paddleboard after it flipped over causing them to panic.
One of the children waved for help and RNLI lifeguard, Maddie Vincent, returned them to shore on the rescue board alongside surf lifesavers, Rob and Dylan.