Lifeboat volunteers have warned people to stay away from the sea if possible during lockdown. Picture: Poole RNLI
LIFEBOAT volunteers have urged people to stay away from the sea during lockdown.
They said those who get into difficulty put extra pressure on emergency services and could expose them to coronavirus.
A spokesman for Poole lifeboat said: "Our volunteers remain on call, ready to help others. However, we urge everyone to think carefully about using the sea for exercise or recreation in case you get into difficulty.
"If you choose to go to the coast please stay well back from stormy, wintry seas and cliff edges, take a fully-charged phone, check the tide times and dial 999 in an emergency and ask for the coastguard."
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