- Coastguard warns digging deep holes is dangerous after a 15ft (4.6m) crater was found at Skegness — a collapse could cause serious injury or death.
- Sand is heavier than people expect and can give way without warning, especially in deep holes or tunnels.
- Simple safety tip: fill in holes before you leave — they can trap people and are a hazard to other beachgoers.
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