Up to 30 children a day go missing on one Sussex beach during the summer. Police have spoken out about the "distressing situation" at popular beach Camber Sands which often has up to 30,000 visitors a day over the course of the summer. Rother Police said finding missing children who have been separated from their families is officers' main job while on patrols at the sandy beach near Rye.
READ MORE: 42 children reported missing from West Wittering beach They are advising parents to take precautions to avoid losing their children on the beach. A spokesman for the police force said: "Camber is a beautiful beach and boasts the only sandy beach for miles, drawing up to 30,000 visitors in a single day. "Consequently, we deal with up to 30 missing children daily.
We understand how distressing this situation can be for any parent or guardian, but fortunately, these children are typically found in under ten minutes by ourselves with the help of RNLI, beach patrol and other families on the beach. "To ensure the safety of your children and facilitate a swift reunion, we suggest writing your mobile number on a wearable item, such as a wristband. "This will allow us or a member of the public to contact you immediately once found.
" This comes after the Maritime and Coastguard Agency urged parents to put safety wristbands on their children when they go to the beach. These wristbands are often handed out at lifeguarded beaches or can be ordered for free online. A spokesman for the Maritime .