Footage of West Shore in Llandudno becoming cut off by the tide shared by RNLI as part of safety warningTHE RNLI is urging people to think carefully about beach safety after the Welsh government’s 'stay at home' guidance was updated with the new 'stay local' advice.
The stay-at-home restrictions were replaced by a new interim stay local rule in Wales on Saturday, March 13.
The warning comes ahead of some of the highest tides of the year from this weekend, March 27 until April 2, which, historically, often see people cut off and requiring the RNLI’s help.
Llandudno's West Shore is described as a 'big risk' area. Footage of West Shore being cut off by the ride has been shared.
Chris Cousens, RNLI Water Safety Lead, said: "RNLI lifeboats around the Welsh coast are ready to respond to emergency situations, but we are urging people to think very carefully about safety and not putting any additional pressure on our service during these challenging times. We have seen an increased number of call outs to people using the coast for our daily exercise and becoming cut off by the tide. It makes up a greater proportion of lifeguard and lifeboat rescues here in Wales than other areas of the UK. We’d urge people to think carefully before setting off on a coastal walk.
"The tide comes in and out twice in each 24 hour period, and while tide times can be accurately predicted, they vary at each location and change each day. A beach or coastal area may appear a safe place for a walk, but incoming tide can quickly leave you stranded. On bigger tides like we will see in the coming days, places will be cut off by the tide quicker than normal and places usually unaffected by the tide may also be cut off."
People are being urged to check the weather and tides using a trusted online source suchmagicseaweed.com or a tidal prediction app before setting off.
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