Surf instructor helps RNLI rescue four people who drifted out to sea on inflatable mattress in Scarborough's North Bay

Four people had to be rescued after they drifted out to sea on an inflatable mattress in Scarborough’s North Bay.
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Scarborough RNLI lifeguards rescued the four beachgoers, with the help of a surf instructor from Dexter’s Surf Shop, after the inflatable mattress they were riding drifted out to sea in North Bay at 11.35am on Thursday August 11.

The RNLI’s inshore lifeboat was launched to carry out a shoreline search from North East Corner north to Mascus Rocks, near the Sea Life Centre.

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As emergency crews arrived, however, lifeguards and the nearby surf instructor had already rescued all four people.

The four beachgoers were rescued by RNLI lifeguards, who had help from a nearby surf instructor.The four beachgoers were rescued by RNLI lifeguards, who had help from a nearby surf instructor.
The four beachgoers were rescued by RNLI lifeguards, who had help from a nearby surf instructor.

No injuries were reported and the beachgoers were described as “safe and well”.

An RNLI spokesperson said: “It’s important to remember that inflatables, whilst they may look fun, are not suitable for the beach.

“They can get caught up in the wind and tides very easily and you can soon find yourself somewhere you had no intention of being and in need of assistance.”