Coastguard and lifeboat crews rescue person cut off by tide in Fleetwood

HM Coastguard Fleetwood were called to reports a person had been cut off by the incoming tide on Kings Scar at around 4.20am today (January 6).

Officers quickly arrived on the scene and donned full water rescue gear while crews from RNLI Fleetwood launched a lifeboat.

"Whilst under the watchful eye of NCI Fleetwood, the ILB made its way through the channels to eventually collect the casualty and transfer them back to shore," a spokesman for HM Coastguard Fleetwood said.

The coastguard has now issued a warning to anyone who does venture out onto the beach during their daily exercise to make themselves aware of their surroundings and the tide times "as this could have been a completely different story."

To avoid getting cut off by the tide:

- Before you head out, make sure it’s safe. Check the tide tables

- While you’re out, be aware of your surroundings and the tide's direction

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