High tides at a Norfolk beach led to the removal of an RNLI lifeguard hut.
The crew from Hemsby Independent Lifeboat removed the RNLI lifeguard hut from the Gap area due to this morning’s high tide.
This morning's high tide climbed to 3.47m with strong northwesterly winds and had claimed about a metre of sand from Hemsby Gap.
The Independent Lifeboat crew monitored the area following a warning call at around 6.30am this morning (August 3).
Within an hour, crew and volunteers banded together to pull the RNLI lifeguard hut to safety after alerting the appropriate authorities.
Throughout the morning, crew members monitored the area and installed a temporary cordon to the beach. The crew also made welfare checks to the last remaining resident on the north side of the Marrams.
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Hemsby Lifeboat helmsman Chris Batten said: "Towards high tide, it became apparent the risk to the Gap area would be more severe.
"The idea now is to keep monitoring the situation and relocate the temporary barrier as the tide goes out to sea to allow people access to the beach."
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Coastguards were also present at the Gap this morning as a precautionary measure for the safety of the visitors.
RNLI Lifeguards remain on service at the beach, and beachgoers had made their way to the area by late morning.
The erosion event comes as Great Yarmouth is on flood alert throughout Thursday and Friday morning.
A Great Yarmouth Borough Council spokesperson said: "We’re aware there are potentially high tides today and tomorrow, which might affect the Norfolk coast.
"The council is closely monitoring the situation in Hemsby in terms of any potential erosion the tides might cause and will be liaising with the local community to offer the necessary support should any issues arise."
Hemsby Independent Lifeboat remains on service for both sea and broads rescue callouts.
Mr Batten added he remained hopeful Thursday morning's erosion would not impact Hemsby's Lifeboat Day event scheduled for August 13.
For more information, visit Hemsby Lifeboat on Facebook.
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