Volunteer lifeguards rescued 20 people in separate incidents in just one hour over the heatwave weekend.
The Rest Bay Lifeguard Cub was out to support the RNLI with water patrols after strong tidal currents due to the spring tides were reported, and large numbers of people headed to the water. Within the amber 'extreme heat' alert, the Met Office says there is an increased likelihood of water rescues, reporting: more people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes, rivers and other beauty spots leading to an increased risk of water safety and fire-related incidents."
Lifeguards report using the powercraft to "shepherd the large numbers in the water" and "act as a goal keeper" to prevent people getting caught up in the tides. Despite this, lifeguards report being called to the aid of 20 individuals in separate incidents in the space of one hour on Saturday, August 13.
