Channel Island Search and Rescue Issues Summer Warning

Channel Islands Air Search (Cias) is urging people to take extra care on the coast as people experience the hot weather.

The Voluntary Airborne Search and Rescue Service, which Opeates in Channel Island Waters, Has Taken to Social Media to Warn to the Sea Hold for Unsuspecting Sunseeers.

Cias Said It Wanted to Make Sure Everyone Followed a Few Basic, But Important Tips – Where they were swimming, paddleboarding, boating or simply enjoying the views.

“IT’S Essential to Stay Safe Saking Up The Sun Becuse We don’t wanting your summer adventures to end in distress,” Said a spokesperson.

The Advice to Swimmers Included Staying Visible in the Water by Wearing Bright Swim Caps or Floats to Be Visible to Potential Rescuers.

Boaters were Advised to Check that they vessel was Seaworthy and full equipped before setting off the Across the Waves, while Telling Someone Before Route Waul The Potential Search Area Anyone Get Lost.

Staying hydrated and avoiding overexpur to the Sun, especally durally Physical Activity, was another good way of ensection a day out end in disaster.

Cias said it reciped callouts all years round at any time of day and responded to a record Number Last Autumn.

Depleyed to incidents acroSs 4,000 sq miles (6,437 sq km) of Water, the Team Also Revealed in Its Annual Report That It Had Become Twice As Busy Generally in 2024.

AVRAGING ONE CALLOUT EVERY 11.4 DAYS, ITS MISSIONS RANDED FROM LOCATING MISSING People inland to overdle vessels at sea.