Morecambe's RNLI inshore rescue hovercraft was launched three times today (Saturday) to three separate incidents in which people were in danger of being cut off by the tide.
In the first incident, Liverpool Coastguard asked the Morecambe RNLI hovercraft crew to help local Coastguard teams by going to the assistance of five people reported to be cut off by the incoming tide near Grange-Over-Sands at 3.40pm. As they approached the search area they were then diverted by a request from the Arnside Coastguard team to go to the assistance of a couple with a child; identified as being in more immediate danger in the vicinity of Jenny Brown’s Point. The volunteer hovercraft crew quickly located the casualties; taking them on board the hovercraft and transporting them to shore near Silverdale.
As soon as they had completed that rescue, the hovercraft crew was then tasked to go to the assistance of a man who was also cut off near Silverdale. After locating and returning him safely to shore the RNLI volunteer hovercraft crew were able to stand down and return to Station.
The people reported in the original call-out were not in any danger and made their own way ashore.
Morecambe RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, Kevin Jackson, said: "The warm weather makes it inviting for people to walk out on to the sands, but they need to be aware of the incoming tide and its dangers if they are to stay safe. We would advise everyone to remain close to the shore and not be tempted to cross any of the many channels that exist in the Bay."