Multiple call outs for Southport Lifeboat after hot weather see thousands head for the coast

Our ATV quad bikes conducted a search in the region of Southport Beach for a missing male after a request for assistance from Holyhead Coastguard.

The quads entered the beach and concentrated their search on the beach and dunes. After a search, the units were stood down by Holyhead Coastguard.

CALL OUT - 13/08/2022 - 12:01

The pagers were again activated by the Coastguard Operations Centre in Holyhead, who requested the quad bikes to conduct a search for two youths missing in the dunes on Formby Beach.

Our quads arrived on scene and quickly located the casualties who were disorientated and dehydrated. After ensuring they were well, the quads took them off the beach to the waiting Southport Mobile Coastguard Rescue Team at Victoria Road.

CALL OUT 13/08/2022 - 22:50

Our lifeboat was tasked by HM Coastguard to a person stuck in the mud in the region of Crosby.  

The Heather White launched and headed to the Mersey, but was stood down en-route as the incident had been brought to a safe conclusion.

CALL OUT - 14/08/2022 - 19:28