'Floating killers': Water safety group call for nationwide ban on inflatable beach toys

Dozens of people have been rescued from inflatable devices on beaches and lakes around the country this year. Picture: iStock

Dozens of people have been rescued from inflatable devices on beaches and lakes around the country this year. Picture: iStock

Inflatable beach toys have been described as 'floating killers' by Water Safety Ireland.

The group is calling for the devices to be banned.

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