UK Beaches on brink of “closing” following surge in visitors

A red alert has been issued for Bournemouth beach as yet again the town has been left inundated by visitors. Bournemouth Council issued the alert, saying that people were unable to socially distance. This is turn has put added pressure on the town’s resources. People have been discouraged from visiting the seaside resort.

During the last heatwave in June/July, UK councils warned that if people continued to gather in large numbers, local restrictions may be put in place.

Images posted to twitter show large amounts of visitors who appear to be within close proximity, however the angle at which these photographs are taken can make people appear closer.