An emergency lifebelt buoyancy ring displaying the message dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.

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Up to half of the UK's adult population have no idea that they should dial 999 in the event of a coastal emergency.

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Size: 4480px × 6720px
Location: Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, England, UK
Photo credit: © Julian Castle / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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