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Birling Gap: Warning after visitors pictured walking near cliff edges
May 25, 2020
People have been standing near cliff edges and posing for pictures prompting warnings from patrolling coastguards.
Large numbers of visitors travelled to the south coast on Monday and pictures from Birling Gap in East Sussex show people standing on the chalk cliffs.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said it was "more important than ever" to stay away from the crumbling coastline.
"Coronavirus hasn't gone away and your choices might put our frontline responders at risk," it said.
"We really can't stress enough how important it is to keep back from cliff edges, There is no 'safe' place to be and the cliffs along the UK coastline are continuously eroding. "
Image copyright Eddie Mitchell Image caption The chalk cliffs at Birling Gap are prone to collapse
Rescue teams have been deployed to beaches, cliff and marinas across the country to "look out for anyone in trouble and offer safety advice where needed," the agency said.
It said its pre-emptive measures were especially important while RNLI lifeguards provide a limited service due to coronavirus .
On Sunday a young girl was pictured peering over the edge at Birling Gap, prompting Wealden District Council to urge people to stay away from the cliff edge.
The council tweeted : "Is it really worth risking your life for?"
Image copyright PA Media Image caption A young girl was pictured peering over the edge at Birling Gap on Sunday
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