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Kevin Rahill of the RNLI stressed that people should stick to a lifeguarded beach .
He said rivers, lakes and reservoirs had hidden obstacles that can trap. They can be potentially dangerous in the fact that they can be rather deep - fresh water is normally colder than sea water, he told BBC News NI. And there can be hidden dangers as well, hidden obstacles in waters like that that can trap people and make it difficult for people to move around. And also very often in lakes and rivers and reservoirs getting in and out can be a bit more difficult than a beach.
Coast Guard and RNLI warn the public to be careful if planning an Easter swim
The warning comes as an increase in calls to search and rescue teams have been noticed. By Gráinne Ní Aodha Friday 2 Apr 2021, 7:00 AM Apr 2nd 2021, 7:00 AM 11,102 Views 1 Comment
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THE RNLI AND the Irish Coast Guard are urging people who will be spending time on or near the water during the Easter break to take note of the relevant water safety advice for their activity
If you see someone in trouble, you can raise the alarm by calling
999 or 112 and asking for the Coast Guard.
Water safety plea issued for early Easter holidays
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The RNLI and the Irish Coast Guard are urging people who will be spending time on or near the water during the Easter break to take note of the relevant water safety advice for their activity and to raise the alarm if they see someone in trouble by dialling 999 or 112 and asking for the Coast Guard. The call comes as the Easter break falls early this year and recent call outs for the search and rescue resources have seen a noted increase in requests to assist walkers cut off by the tide and people getting into difficulty while engaging in open water swimming.