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.


Coastal pollution clean-up training to be held on Morecambe beach
Man seriously injured at Morecambe pub "making excellent progress" as investigation continues
Vandals target tractors used by King's Guide to Sands of Morecambe Bay to keep walkers safe
MP hopes for improved mobile signal at last as new mast installed in Lancaster
Maternity services at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary officially exit national special measures
Crews tackle kitchen fire in Lancaster
Opening date announced for animal rescue charity's new Morecambe home
Lancaster MP takes on Morecambe 10K in aid of new children's playground
Tributes paid to twice-Lancaster mayor who served on council for 56 years
Dancing Eric Morecambe Statue part of police campaign to warn about AI deepfakes
PHOTOS: Great Wall of China trek raises more than £300K for Lancaster hospice
Another earthquake hits Silverdale as tremors felt across Lancaster and Morecambe Bay
Fire crews tackle vehicle fire on M6 near Lancaster
Poetry in motion as live workshop comes to Morecambe rail journey
Lancaster pupils highlight school crossing patrol road safety campaign
UK wide lettings agency takes over Lancaster student housing firm
Morecambe live music bar gets change of name
Firefighters put out large vehicle fire in Lancaster
Latest national rankings place Lancaster University third in north west
Work on new housing on Lancaster city centre car park continues

