The dangers of “dune jumping” at Montrose beach where coastal erosion has undermined the sands has been highlighted by Angus Council.
Councillor David May, convener of infrastructure services, has issued a warning following a recent meeting with partners concerned with managing the coastal erosion and at which there were reports about children jumping off the unstable dunes.
“This is a very dangerous practice and, sadly, a young person lost their life some years ago doing this very thing,” said Mr May.
“There is recent evidence that some young people are ‘dune jumping’ and I urge them not to take such risks with their lives.”
A two-year study being undertaken by Dundee University into the coastal erosion at Montrose is continuing, following the appointment of a research officer to the project last spring and funding assistance from the Scottish Government.
In due course the results of the research will be carefully studied to decide the best way of managing the coastal erosion which so badly affects the area.
Mr May added, “The council are working to establish the best ways of managing the coastal erosion at Montrose.
“We hope that once the study has been completed, it will help us to do this.”
Angus Council staff have been assessing the erosion with their partners, including the Montrose Golf Links Ltd, during the winter.
Council staff have been working to reinstate the beach pedestrian access ramp which has suffered storm damage.