Coast Guard and RNLI warn the public to be careful if planning an Easter swim
The warning comes as an increase in calls to search and rescue teams have been noticed. By Gráinne Ní Aodha Friday 2 Apr 2021, 7:00 AM Apr 2nd 2021, 7:00 AM 11,102 Views 1 Comment
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THE RNLI AND the Irish Coast Guard are urging people who will be spending time on or near the water during the Easter break to take note of the relevant water safety advice for their activity
If you see someone in trouble, you can raise the alarm by calling
999 or 112 and asking for the Coast Guard.
Water safety plea issued for early Easter holidays
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The RNLI and the Irish Coast Guard are urging people who will be spending time on or near the water during the Easter break to take note of the relevant water safety advice for their activity and to raise the alarm if they see someone in trouble by dialling 999 or 112 and asking for the Coast Guard. The call comes as the Easter break falls early this year and recent call outs for the search and rescue resources have seen a noted increase in requests to assist walkers cut off by the tide and people getting into difficulty while engaging in open water swimming.
Warning issued to those who intend to carry out any water activity in Leitrim over the festive period
The second half of 2020 saw a significant increase in water-based incidents
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The RNLI and the Coast Guard are appealing to the public to exercise caution when participating in any activity on and near the water during the Christmas and New Year period and at all times to be mindful of the restrictions in place to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Many traditional Christmas and New Year swims which ordinarily had safety measures in place have been cancelled. Accordingly, anybody planning such activity should check up to date guidance and ensure that they have made appropriate safety arrangements.