RNLI rescues dog walkers from Wirral beach
Hovercraft from Hoylake was launched to save them at Leasowe Beach
Two dog walkers, who'd become trapped by the incoming tide on a Wirral beach, have been rescued by the RNLI.
The hovercraft from Hoylake Lifeboat Station was launched at 1.15pm on Saturday (28 January 2023) and rescued two people and a dog.
No injuries were reported.
Hoylake RNLI Coxswain Howie Owen said: "The tide around the Wirral coast can flood in very quickly and it's not uncommon for people out walking to find themselves cut off unexpectedly. If the alarm hadn’t been raised in good time, the casualties and their dog would have been in greater danger with the beach around them soon covered by the tide."
"The RNLI launches to hundreds of incidents each year with people cut off by the tide. If you're heading out across the beach, always check the weather forecast, tide times and local safety signage, keep an eye on your surroundings, and know your route to safety. Always carry a means of calling for help and if you get into difficulty, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."