Police warning of risks on Lancashire beaches
More people are expected with some nice weather expected this weekend
With more people expected on our beaches Lancashire police are reminding people of their risks.
It comes as they say they saw several reports for missing children during the recent warmer weather.
The force are issuing the reminder as they want to ensure families enjoy the coastline safely this bank holiday weekend.
In a statement posted online Fylde Police said:
“The beach is a very dangerous place for unsupervised children, and it is disappointing to see that youngsters are still regularly permitted to approach the water unsupervised.
“This could prove fatal, even to those who are competent swimmers.
“You are also risking the lives of the coastguards who would be deployed in a rescue situation.”
On the recent reports of missing children the force added: “In 2 days, there have been several reports of missing children, which have used a significant amount of police and coastguard resources. “These incidents are completely avoidable and have a detrimental impact to the service we offer, as when police officers are looking for lost children, we are unable to deal with or prevent crime.”
The police are reminding people to follow these basic tips to ensure everyone’s safety
-Never leave children unsupervised, especially near the water.
-Remind children of the basic principles of stranger danger, and who to approach if they need help.
-Take a photograph of children at the start of the day, so you have a clear image of each child and their clothing.
-Consider attaching a wrist band to each child with a parent’s contact number, DO NOT add the child’s name.
-Discuss a meeting point with all members of the family, in the event of any person becoming lost.