HUMBER COASTGUARD REMIND PUBLIC TO WEAR LIFEJACKETS
Following an incident which took place today on the Norfolk Broads, Humber Coastguard are urging the public to wear lifejackets at all times when taking part in recreational activities on or near the water.
Humber Coastguard contacted the Broads Authority who sent their patrol boat, the ‘Spirit of Breydon’, to rescue the casualties. Who were then met by paramedics and transferred to hospital.
Humber Coastguard Watch Manager Graham Dawson said,
“It is the summer holidays and we want the public to enjoy the water. However we strongly recommend that appropriate personal floatation devices such as lifejackets be worn at all times to avoid tragedy this summer”