The RNLI launched a sea rescue amid fears a teenager was planning to jump off Saltburn pier as part of social media craze Neknominate
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A sea rescue was launched amid fears a teenager was planning to jump off Saltburn pier as part of controversial online drinking prank Neknominate.
The rescue came after the youth posted that he planned to jump into the rough seas.
The RNLI lifeboat at Redcar was sent by Humber Coastguard at 5pm yesterday after Cleveland Police passed on reports of the threat.
When the teams on scene couldn’t find the teenager further investigations revealed that he was at home.
Neknominate involves ‘necking’ a drink while performing a stunt - and then nominating someone else to do the same.
Humber Coastguard watch manager Bev Allen said: “The craze of neknominate is spreading virally through Facebook but before accepting your mission please just stop and think about what you are doing.
“If you have been drinking, your judgement will be impaired and you will be more likely to be overcome by the cold, dark sea. Your acceptance of the dare is highly likely to be life threatening.”
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