Guide: Staying safe at the seaside
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During the summer holidays loads of you will be heading to the beach.
Although it's a fun day out it can be dangerous and lots of people get into trouble every year.
The RNLI, a charity that provides lifeguards and lifeboats on British beaches, goes out on about 23 call outs a day.
Here are our top tips to make sure you're safe on the shore:
Visit beaches that have lifeguards patrolling them - the RNLI have lifeguards on more than 180 beaches across the UK.
If you go swimming, stay between the red and yellow flags as these are the safest areas.
Be careful of strong currents, you might not be able to see them but these fast moving areas of water can pull you out to sea.
We all love exploring rock pools, but make sure you keep an eye on the tide, it can come in faster than you think and leave you cut off.
Watch out for waves - they may be fun to play in but they can also be very dangerous.
Make sure you stay where your parents can see you and don't get out of your depth.