Coastguard issues safety reminders for Yorkshire Coast visitors
People who plan on coming to the Yorkshire Coast are being asked to be careful and safe by the Coastguard.
People who plan on coming to the Yorkshire Coast are being asked to be careful and safe.
That is from the Coastguard who are issuing a number of safety reminders for tourists.
It is as an influx of visitors coming to the seaside is expected - as lockdown restrictions ease further.
Tim Richardson, Senior Coastal Operations Officer from Ravenscar to Filey, said:
"When you do come to the coast check the weather. check the tides and do all that before you're heading out, and make sure you're wearing appropriate footwear and clothing for the activity that you're going to be undertaking. We want people to know the local sea conditions, things like sticking to coastal paths and really telling someone where you're going and when you'll be back.
"We do want people to have fun but we desperately want people to stay safe and be extremely careful. Tombstoning is an extremely dangerous activity to do because you don't know what's under the water that you're jumping into, so our bottom line there is just be very, very careful and think twice.
"The key thing is if you're heading to the beach, try and choose a lifeguarded beach and swim between the flags. Obviously keep an eye on your children at the beach and if you do get into trouble, or they get into trouble, then do obviously call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
"If you're enjoying our lovely cliffs, just remember that they can be far more unstable than they look, take note of any warning signs and don't climb fences to get to the edge and never climb the cliff to get to the top. If you are on the rocks then just be aware of the tide times, please be careful on slippery rocks or unstable rocks.
"If you've got your dog with you then dogs can get into trouble when they're out exploring so keep them under control on a lead. If they do get stuck or swept out to sea, please don't go after them. Most dogs make it back but you might not, so if anything does happen please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard for help and advice."