Exmouth RNLI and ambulance service in 'tombstoning' training

The RNLI and ambulance service took part in training to learn how best to rescue 'tombstoning' casualties near Exmouth Marina on Friday (21 July).

It follows numerous reports of youngsters jumping from up high into the "very shallow" water in the area.

Exmouth RNLI crew and South Western Ambulance Service personnel conducted a series of intensive exercises involving different scenarios over the course of three hours.

Exmouth RNLI volunteer crewmember Harry Griffin said: "As recently reported in the local media, we are aware of an increasing number of reports in and around the Exe Estuary and Exmouth Marina area of youngsters engaged in this extremely dangerous activity.

"The water is very shallow in those areas, with submerged rocks and other hidden debris on the seabed and there is the additional danger of unusually strong currents and cold water shock.

"Serious injury, or worse, is a very real consequence and my simple advice is please don't do it!" 

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