Morecambe RNLI lifeboat and hovercraft called to rescue person stuck on sandbank in the bay
Morecambe RNLI hovercraft and lifeboat were called out to rescue a person stuck on a sandbank in Morecambe Bay.
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HM Coastguard requested the launch of both Morecambe RNLI vessels, the inshore rescue lifeboat and inshore rescue hovercraft at 2.15pm on Sunday (March 3).
The callout was to reports of a person stuck on a sandbank near Grange.
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Hide AdThe Morecambe RNLI volunteers headed to the area and conducted a full area search.
Nothing was found and the crew returned to station and prepared both vessels for service.
A spokesman for Morecambe RNLI said: “We would like to remind everyone that if you see someone in danger within the bay, please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”