Lifeboat crews rescue ten people after being stranded on Dee Estuary
RNLI crews warned tides would be particularly hit due to Storm Ashley
Lifeboat crews rescued as many as ten people who had been left stranded due to rising tides in the Dee Estuary.
Crews from the RNLI were called to several instances across Saturday (October 19th) that resulted in rescue operations.
Two people had been seen standing on rocks surrounded by swirling waters caused by rising tides in the estuary.
The pair, accompanied by their dog, had been walking back to West Kirby when the incident occurred, resulting in boats heading out to pick up those stranded.
On their way back to the area, the crews were alerted to another incident involving eight people who had gotten into difficulty in the water just off Middle and Little Eyes.
With the tide rising fast, a lifeboat was deployed to help rescue those needing help, with two people needing particular assistance after being pulled from the water.
Once taken back to shore, first aid was delivered to the casualties, who were then able to make a full recovery.
In a post on their social media, West Kirby's RNLI Lifeboat station says: "Please remember that the tides this weekend are huge and with that they come in 3 times faster than the smaller tides."