New Brighton RNLI rescue two people and their pet dog from incoming tide
RNLI New Brighton Lifeboat volunteers were on a training exercise yesterday morning (Sunday) when they were tasked by UK Coastguard along with Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team to attend a report of two people and a dog cut off by the incoming tide off Harrison Drive in New Brighton.
The volunteer crew were quickly on scene to rescue all three parties before taking them on board the lifeboat. The three were returned to New Brighton Lifeboat Station where they were joined by North West Ambulance Service and Paramedics for a precautionary check over.
Hoylake RNLI hovercraft was also tasked to assist but the volunteer crew were stood down before launching.
Ian Thornton, New Brighton Operations Manager said:
‘The couple were lucky that a member of the public spotted that the tide was closing in on them from the shoreline and called for help. If you see anyone in trouble on the coast always phone 999 and ask for the Coastguard, never attempt the rescue yourself.’
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