Respect The Water
The RNLI are warning people to take care on Merseyside's coastlines as it's been revealed 163 people died in accidents last year.
Coastguards on Merseyside are warning people to stay safe in the water this summer after new figures show 163 people died in accidents on UK coastlines last year.
The number of near-misses was even higher, with the RNLI’s UK lifeboat crews and lifeguards saving 460 lives.
Chris Adams, RNLI Coastal Safety Manager, says:
‘'Most people heading for a stroll or run along the coastline probably wouldn’t consider a drowning prevention campaign like this relevant to them as they have no plans at all to enter the water.
''We’re warning people that if they’re going near the water, whatever their activity, they could be at risk and they need to take care. Unexpected dangers like slippery rocks, sudden waves or unstable ground can catch anyone out.’'
Our reporter Roisin Hastie has been to meet the lifeboat crews keeping everyone safe on Merseyside;