Two children had to be rescued after getting stuck in the mud at Blundellsands.
The UK Coastguard and RNLI were called on Monday, July 21, following reports two children were stuck in mud by the River Alt. Once a number of patrols arrived, they found the two children and work began to rescue them.
The kids were rescued and no serious injuries were reported to the emergency services.
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Hoylake RNLI and the Coastguard had a busy evening and were also called at 7.31pm to reports of a dog walker getting cut off by the incoming tide between Leasowe Lighthouse and Barber’s Folly at Meols.
The hovercraft "Hurley Spirit" and her volunteer crew launched and soon arrived at the location, bringing the woman on board with her "large" dog. Both the woman and dog were safe and well and were taken to safety at Dovepoint in Meols.
A third incident saw Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team and RNLI New Brighton, tasked to reports of two people in the water by Barber’s Folly. Hoylake Hovercraft investigated and found two people swimming safely.
In a fourth call, the RNLI crew was asked to check on two more people at the water’s edge who were potentially at risk from the flooding tide. The hovercraft crew met the people and advised them about the tide.
Once the crew was satisfied they could make their own way ashore, the hovercraft was stood down and returned to station. Hoylake RNLI Coxswain Howie Owen, is now warning people heading to the coast during the heatwave to "respect the water".
He said: "With temperatures set to soar this week, we’re expecting many people to head to the coast. But it’s so important to take care and respect the water.
"We’d encourage everyone to visit one of our lifeguarded beaches and to always check tides times, weather forecasts and local safety signage. In an emergency at the coast, always dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.
"These incidents show just some of the dangers around our coast to watch out for - from fast flooding tides to treacherous patches of mud. It may be tempting to cool off in the water too, but summer sea temperatures can be as low as 12°C - cold enough to cause cold water shock. If you get into trouble in the water, don’t panic and float to live - lean back and use your arms and legs to float until you can control your breathing, before making your next move."
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