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AS LIFEGUARDS return to North Devons beaches this Easter, visitors are being warned of dangers caused by severe winter storms.

Bad weather has changed many of the areas beaches, with strong rip currents resulting from the movement of large amounts of sand.

RNLI lifeguards will be patrolling beaches this Easter including Croyde and Woolacombe.

Lifeguard manager Brett Shepherd said: Were really pleased to be providing cover on beaches around the UK over the Easter period.

Now that spring has officially sprung we hope people will head down to the coast and enjoy our wonderful beaches.

However, the winter storms have changed the make-up of some beaches and many returning to their favourite spots may be surprised at how different everything looks.

Sand dunes have been washed away at some beaches leaving sheer sand cliffs, access points to and from some beaches have changed and shifting sand has left deep channels which can cause strong rip currents.

Mr Shepherd said: Wed urge anyone planning on visiting a beach over the Easter holidays to check local information in advance and head to a life-guarded beach.

Swimmers should ensure that they swim between the red and yellow flags, which mark out the safest area to swim and are patrolled by lifeguards. Please take heed of the safety signage and any advice offered by the lifeguards on duty.

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Lifeguards warn North Devon beachgoers of dangers caused by winter storms