South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade confirm another record breaking month of call-outs
June was another record breaking month for a team of volunteer life savers.
South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade have released the numbers behind another record breaking month for the group.
Situated at the base of South Shields pier, the volunteer team were called out a total of 37 times in July.
This marks the busiest July the team has ever had and follows the team’s busiest June the previous month.
In May the team were called to assist with 37 incidents, while they recorded 28 callouts in June.
A statement from the team reads: “Another record breaking month for the team with 37 call outs in July. The senior members and team captains would like to thank the team for their dedication and commitment.
“We would also like to thank the partners of the members who support them when they have to leave meals, parties etc and during the night when the alarm goes off. We are proud to remain ‘Always Ready’.”