By Warning as dogs return to Cleethorpes beach
The Cleethorpes branch of The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has issued a warning to dog owners as the seasonal beach ban is lifted.
Dogs banned from the central areas of Cleethorpes beach between the 10th of April and the 30th of September every year.
As such, from today, they are once again permitted to use the full length of the coast.
But, the RNLI have urged people to exercise caution, after two dogs and their owners had to be rescued from an isolated sandbank at Humberston yesterday.
Councillor Stewart Swinburn, portfolio holder for environment and transport, said:
“We understand people want to get out the house and exercise with their dogs, but there are other places to enjoy a walk.
“Instead, you can walk between Cleethorpes Leisure Centre and the Humberston Fitties – all while keeping a safe distance.
“If you do choose to use the beach for exercise, please follow the advice from Government and maintain social distancing. Be responsible.
“The beach will still be here when all this is over, so please, I urge everyone in North East Lincolnshire to be responsible. Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives.”
