Morecambe coastguard crew called out after car cut off by tide near Bolton-le-Sands

By Gayle Rouncivell
Published 12th Mar 2020, 12:10 BST
Updated 13th Mar 2020, 10:46 BST
This photo by Morecambe Coastguard shows the car at the scene.This photo by Morecambe Coastguard shows the car at the scene.
This photo by Morecambe Coastguard shows the car at the scene.
Morecambe Coastguard Rescue Team were called out to reports of a car being submerged by the incoming tide near Bolton-le-Sands.

The volunteers rushed to the scene, near Bay View Garden Centre, at 11.50am on Wednesday after the member of the public raising the alarm said the location of the owner was not known.

Fortunately, the owner was located safely walking her dogs.

A coastguard spokesman said: "Thank you to the member of public for being vigilant, it’s always better to call us out if you're not sure. If in danger on or around our coastline call 999 and ask for the coastguard."

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This photo by Robin Bamber shows the woman with her dogs after spotting her car cut off by the tide.This photo by Robin Bamber shows the woman with her dogs after spotting her car cut off by the tide.
This photo by Robin Bamber shows the woman with her dogs after spotting her car cut off by the tide.

The crews were also called to a vehicle in flood water at Conder Green on Thursday afternoon.

The RNLI volunteers were tasked to search the mouth of the River Lune in case the occupant of the vehicle was in the water, but the lifeboat crew was stood down by police when the occupant was found safe at home.

A Morecambe lifeboat spokesman said: "Both calls were made with good intention and highlights the risk of driving on roads with a flooding tide."

Related topics:MorecambeRiver LuneRNLI

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