Dorset lifeguards start daily patrols at three beaches
Lyme Regis, Greenhill and West Bay beaches will be manned by RNLI lifeguards from Saturday
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RNLI lifeguards are set to start regular patrols at three Dorset beaches for the summer season.
The charity said Lyme Regis, Greenhill in Weymouth and West Bay beaches would have lifeguards on duty daily starting on Saturday from 10:00 - 18:00 BST.
Weymouth's main beach has been manned by RNLI lifeguards since Good Friday.
It said cover will be provided by the lifeguard teams on the popular resort beaches until 1 September.
Alice Higgins, Lifeguard supervisor for west Dorset said: "Our lifeguards have spent the last few weeks going through inductions and training to make sure they are ready for the new season.
"As ever, we want people who are coming to the coast to enjoy themselves this summer but to do so safely.
"It is our strong advice that people head to a lifeguarded beach, swim and bodyboard between the red and yellow flags and if you want any advice to ask an RNLI lifeguard."
The charity is urging anyone visiting the coast to heed its beach safety advice, external.
It also provides lifeguards for beaches in Bournemouth, Poole and from July 13 in Christchurch.
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