RNLI Saltburn lifeguards were patrolling the beach when they became aware of a boy requiring first aid.

The 13-year-old casualty had received a cut from his surfboard fin on Tuesday, August 2.

The charity’s lifeguards led by senior lifeguard Tom Davis cut the casualty’s wetsuit to dress the wound and continued to monitor him as the wound was very deep.

Lifeguards Louise Williams and Henry Barker remained with the young boy and kept him calm before the casualty went to hospital. He remains in a good condition.

The Northern Echo: A 13-year-old boy was given first aid at Saltburn beach after being badly cut by his surfboard. Picture: AJA DODDA 13-year-old boy was given first aid at Saltburn beach after being badly cut by his surfboard. Picture: AJA DODD (Image: Aja Dodd, Newsquest)

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Lifeguard supervisor Rianna Manson praised the boy for visiting a lifeguarded beach: “It was great that the casualty chose a lifeguarded beach to surf in. As soon as he found himself in trouble, our lifeguard team were on hand to administer first aid.

RNLI Saltburn lifeguards have received first aid training, which is essential and even lifesaving when waiting for further medical assistance to arrive.”

If you find yourself or anyone else in trouble in and around the water when visiting a lifeguarded beach, please dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

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