Rescue services warn of blocking access to beaches

LIVES could be lost in popular Kerry seaside areas because emergency services are having problems in getting access to beaches, it was warned yesterday.

Rescue services warn of blocking access to beaches

Cars parked illegally on roads leading to beaches this season have impeded members of Ballybunion Sea and Cliff Rescue Service on two occasions.

The service receives an average of 20 call-outs a year and spokesman Omar Fitzell said minutes, and even seconds, were important when rescue operations were underway.

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