Lifeboats respond to multiple callouts in 24 hours around Blackpool
Blackpool RNLI volunteers had five requests in 24 hours
Blackpool RNLI volunteers responded to five pager requests in 24 hours, following two calls on Monday.
The first call was at 10.20pm on Tuesday evening, regarding a concern for welfare in the sea at South Pier. Both D class lifeboats were dispatched, with Blackpool Endeavour being the first on scene.
Upon arrival, the situation was resolved on land, and the lifeboats were stood down.
At 10.27pm, while still at sea, Blackpool Endeavour's volunteer crew received a second callout for another concern for welfare near North Pier.
Following a search, nothing was found, and the case was referred to community partners for further investigations on land.
At 10.34pm, a third callout required immediate action for a person in distress in the sea off Gynn Square.
The individual was located, and rescued by the crew, suffering from injuries. They were provided with emergency care before being transported back to the lifeboat station and handed over to the North West Ambulance Service for further treatment.
Later, at 4.26pm on Wednesday, RNLI support was requested by Blackpool Police for a concern for welfare at Central Pier.
The Blackpool Endeavour was prepared with a volunteer crew, but was stood down as its assistance was not required.
The final callout came at 7.30pm, during routine training, for a young person on an inflatable kayak who had been blown offshore near Chatsworth Ave, Fleetwood.
Both the Atlantic 85 and a D class lifeboat diverted from training to help, with the Atlantic 85 arriving at the scene first.
The young person was located over half a mile from shore and safely rescued.
Both lifeboats returned to Blackpool Lifeboat Station with the rescued individual transported to safety.
As a total of seven service calls were received since Monday evening, Blackpool RNLI volunteers are advising everyone to stay aware of their surroundings, take note of tides and wind conditions, and exercise caution with any offshore wind.
If you spot anything of concern on the beach or at sea, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.