Warning after two girls swept away on Heysham coast

The girl and the girl’s friend, a 14-year-old, both from Bolton, were paddling when it is thought that they got into some difficulty in the water at around 5pm on Monday, August 10, between Ocean Edge and Middleton Sands at North Quay in Heysham.

The coastguard was called but fortunately one of the girls managed to swim back to the shore whilst the other was rescued by a passing small boat.

They have been taken to Royal Lancaster Infirmary to be checked over.

The 14 year old is said to be shaken and suffered superficial injuries. In the latest update the 16 year old girl is said to be in a serious condition and remains in hospital.

PS Mark Finch of Lancaster Police said: “The girls were fortunate enough that they were spotted getting into some difficulty and were able to get back to the shore, but one of the girls remains very poorly at hospital as a result of the incident.

“This is a timely reminder to anyone enjoying the school holidays and the good weather to remember the dangers of the tide and of open water and to enjoy them safety and responsibly.”