Emergency rescue after walkers stuck in quicksand at Bolton-le-Sands

Photo credit: Bay Search and Rescue

People who were out walking at Bolton-le-Sands have been rescued after becoming stuck in quicksand.

Emergency services were called on Monday April 13, including two fire engines from Morecambe and Bolton-le-Sands who were called out at 5.35pm.

Two casualties were rescued from quicksand by fire service personnel using one sandboard and one spade, said a Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson.

The casualties were escorted back to the shoreline. 

Bay Search and Rescue (BSAR) said they were notified at 5.15pm after Holyhead Coastguard received a call saying three people had become stuck in soft sand while out walking and the tide was starting to come in.

"The first team on scene from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service did an outstanding job supported by Morecambe Coastguard Rescue team and freed the casualties in quick sharp time and got them to safety," said a BSAR spokesperson.

"Superb responses from all teams asked to assist and a massive response from BSAR team members with a nearly whole team turnout.

"If you see someone in difficulty around the coast dial 999 and ask for the coastguard."

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