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HM Coastguard based in the United Kingdom. This account is not monitored 24/7. Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
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It is important to know what to do if you are being pulled out to sea by a strong rip current. Rip currents can quickly pull you into deeper water and it can feel like you're being pulled out to sea. Stay safe with these tips. RNLI Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK #DrowningPreventionWeek
HM Coastguard136,765 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

In difficulty in the water? Remember these tips and float to live. Your legs may sink and that's okay! Everybody floats differently. Practise at a safe location like a swimming pool to learn how you float best. In a coastal emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
HM Coastguard42,957 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Today is World Drowning Prevention Day, and it is vital that you know what to do in an emergency. This is the crucial 999 call that saved the lives of three young people, after they were in danger of being swept away in a river by the coast. #DrowningPrevention #RespectTheWater
HM Coastguard80,330 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

If you ever get into trouble in the water, remember the lifesaving advice from the RNLI and Float To Live. Tilt your head back with your ears submerged 👂 Relax and try to control your breathing 🫁 Move your hands to help you stay afloat ✋ #FloatToLive #RespectTheWater
HM Coastguard75,122 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

HM Coastguard has introduced new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for women this year. Senior Coastal Operations Officer Jen Hill explains the benefits behind the two-piece overalls and how they positively enhance the search and rescue experience for female coastguards.
HM Coastguard22,141 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Half of the people who die at the coast didn't plan to enter the water. The power of winter waves can easily catch you out. Stay back from the water 🌊 Take a phone 📱 Make it home 🏡 In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. #RespectTheWater #999Coastguard
HM Coastguard16,296 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
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