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Safer Cornwall alert on dangers of tombstoning The recent hot weather is prompting some young people to carry out the high risk activity of tomb-stoning, the practice of jumping or diving from a height into water, in parts of Cornwall. It is a high-risk activity which is unregulated and undertaken by unsupervised individuals. Since 2004 the Coastguard has dealt with over 200 such incidents with 70 injuries and 20 deaths in the UK. Of those injured the youngest was 12 and the oldest was 45. Last year in Portreath, a serious accident resulted in someone suffering from broken limbs and the individual had to be rescued by the emergency services. Tomb-stoning can be dangerous because:
• Water depth alters with the tide; the water may be shallower than it seems • Submerged objects like rocks may not be visible; they can cause serious injury if you jump onto them • The shock of cold water may make it difficult to swim • Strong currents can rapidly sweep people away James Instance from Falmouth Coastguard says: “Think before you get involved. Don't let alcohol; drugs or your friends affect your judgement. Even if you think you are jumping safely, children may be watching you and copy your actions.” David Parker from Safer Cornwall says: "Safer Cornwall has just announced it's what will your drink cost? In some cases, young people are drinking alcohol in areas of Corn-
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wall where tomb-stoning is popular. Mixing alcohol with water activities is particularly dangerous, and we would strongly advise young people to think about what it would be like if one of their friends were to be killed or seriously injured. We want young people to have fun, but please, avoid tomb-stoning and stay alive to enjoy next year.” Local Cornwall Councillor Joyce Duffin says: “Portreath has a history of a few youngsters cliff jumping by the harbour. However, this recent spell of good weather has seen a much larger group than usual. Many of these people are from other parts of Cornwall or holiday makers who do not know the tides or realise the risks. People need to be Continued on page 2
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