Here's why Blackpool RNLI crews were called out at Central Promenade this morning
Lifeboat crews assisted a person to shore after welfare calls were made
Blackpool RNLI volunteers were called out at 6.30am this morning.
There were welfare concerns about a person who had gone into the sea off Central Promenade.
A spokesperson said that crews waded into the water and helped the casualty to shore where there was an ambulance waiting. They had trailered the D-Class lifeboat to the water edge at low tide but it wasn’t needed.
This was the 17th callout in 18 days for volunteers, including a tragic incident on Saturday in which a person trying to rescue a dog sadly died.
“With the news from Lancashire Police that one casualty has died and the second is critical from this incident, the thoughts of all volunteers at Blackpool RNLI, and the wider RNLI community are with those casualties, and their family and friends.
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“Saturday evenings call was the 16th in 8 days for the Blackpool RNLI volunteers, a sad culmination of the busiest week for Blackpool search and rescue services.”
Blackpool RNLI and other rescue partners are ready to respond and keep the waters off Blackpool and the wider area safe. If you see anything of concern, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.