A man had to be rescued after he became trapped in quicksand at Silverdale.
Bay Search and Rescue were out on a routine patrol when they were alerted to the incident at around 11.30am today, Saturday October 25.
The tide was coming in and the man was lying on his back.
Bay Search and Rescue said: “At first glance only his chest, head, one arm, and part of one leg still visible, but because he had laid correctly, he was thankfully not in too deep, but completely exhausted and quite hypothermic.
“Our crew inflated two Inflatable Rescue Air Pathways so we could safely reach him, and informed Holyhead Coastguard of his exact location.
“One pathway behind him to prevent him sinking further and the other in front we carefully worked to free him.
“After just a few short minutes, he was safely out and on the pathway and able to crawl up onto dry land.
“We immediately transferred him into the Sherp for rewarming, as he was extremely cold and showing signs of hypothermia.
“Our medic assessed him and wrapped him in foil blankets whilst moving swiftly to a safer place for transfer
“As we left the scene, the tide had already begun to fill the gulley — a surreal reminder of just how close this call was.”
The man was given into the care of the North West Ambulance Service.
Also involved in the rescue were ide Arnside & South Lakes Coastguard Rescue Team, Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.
