Near miss reported as people cut off by tide in Silverdale

There’s a warning for people out walking in Morecambe Bay to be vigilant after two people had to rescued from the incoming tide at Silverdale.

Bay Search and Rescue and Morecambe Lifeboat, Arnside & South Lakes Coastguard Rescue Team and the Morecambe Coastguard Rescue Team were called upon to search for and assist two people who had wandered onto the Bay as the tide came in on Thursday.

A spokesperson said: ‘’Can we please encourage people who use this beautiful area to be more vigilant.

‘’In 2024 Bay Search and Rescue designed and placed warning signs with a QR code which you simply need to point your phone at and it will immediately tell you the tide times for that area.

‘’These are placed around Silverdale Car Park, and the other popular entrance to the bay in that area at Cove House.

‘’If you see someone in difficulty on the coast do not hesitate, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.’’

Daily tide times for across Morecambe Bay can also be heard on Beyond Radio at just after five minutes to the top of the hour, every hour, seven days a week, between 7am and 6pm.

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