Update as Blackpool RNLI called for third time to people cut off by tide
“It is important to be aware of your surroundings”
Blackpool RNLI was called out to help people cut off by a fast incoming tide - the third similar call within three days.
Volunteer crews were called shortly before 8pm on Saturday and launched their Blackpool Endeavour D Class boat to an area opposite the Imperial Hotel.
With colleagues from the coastguard the the stranded people made their way safely to shore.
A spokesperson from Blackpool RNLI said: “This callout focused on the fact there had been three similar calls in the past three days of persons cut off by the incoming tide.
“It is important to be aware of your surroundings, the timing of an incoming tide and the dangers a fast moving tide can present.”
A second call came in the early hours of Sunday morning to concern of a person spotted near the sea at North Pier. The lifeboat was launched and crews managed to located them.
A few hours lated, just before 7am, they were out again attending to a concern for welfare after someone was seen in the sea off North Pier.
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“We launched D class Blackpool Endeavour, with the second D class Phyllis Rowan made ready for deployment.
“The person had made it to shore into the care of the North West Ambulance Service.
“As ever, should you see anything of concern, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”