Matt Bower, 36, says he wears the snorkel because he struggles to get his head above water to breathe, straining his neck and back in the process.
But the company that runs Westminster Lodge swimming pool in St Albans, Hertfordshire, claims that snorkels prevent lifeguards from being able to tell if a swimmer is in trouble.
When Mr Bower first turned up to swim with a mask and snorkel last month, he was told he could not wear it and was ordered out of the pool.
He returned a couple of days later, having purchased goggles to wear with his snorkel.
Pool staff took issue with his snorkel this time, and sent Mr Bower away again, citing a permanent ban on all such equipment.
1 comment:
health and safety concerns is just an excuse used to push people around and enforce frivolous and stupid regulations. people, you have to stand up to this bullshit and say. NO.
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