The Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) has issued a severe warning about the dangers of littering. This warning came after a particular weekend witnessed over 5,000 individuals flocking to Skegness beach. On this year’s warmest day, RNLI Lifeguards Lincolnshire voiced their disappointment on social media over the ‘unfortunate condition’ of the beach due to disposed rubbish.
Arun Gray, Lifeguard Supervisor, pointed out that the waste not only presents potential health risks to beach visitors but also interferes with lifeguards’ ability to ensure swimmer safety. He noted that this might lead to accidents or distractions. ‘The crowd on Skegness beach was, perhaps, the most substantial I’ve seen in my 17 years with the RNLI,’ Gray stated, implying that such an amount of visitors is typically expected only during the busiest season – August.
In their efforts to tidy the beach by raking away the trash, the local council received praise, enabling the beach to restore its usual condition the next day. However, John Byford, a local inhabitant, pointed to the problem of overflowing bins, stating, ‘Skegness deserves superior treatment.’
The East Lindsey District Council has been solicited for commentary.
This article was revised and redistributed by ‘The Lincoln Post’, originally reported by ‘www.bbc.com’.
