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ZuluTombstoning in the River Arun – an important safety message
With the warm weather due to continue this weekend we will see many people flocking to our beaches, rivers and beauty spots.
We want to remind people of the dangers of jumping into unknown waters.
Jumping or diving from a height into the water (tombstoning) is very dangerous and prohibited in the River Arun at Littlehampton.
The depth of water can be deceiving due to the varying tides and the shallower areas at the rivers' edge. Hidden dangers exist beneath the water line such as rocks, debris or abandoned equipment which could cause injury, paralysis or death if landed on.
The effect of cold-water shock, even on warmer days, can make it difficult to breathe and swim, and the notoriously strong tidal current of the river Arun can quickly sweep people away from a safe and accessible way of exiting the water.
Please respect the dangers of the waters and only swim where it is safe to do so.
Have a wonderful time, enjoy our fabulous district, but stay safe!