Dog walkers rescued after getting cut off by tide

Two dog walkers had to be rescued from a "quickly disappearing" sandbank after getting cut off by the tide.

The pair and two dogs were spotted at New Brighton, Wirral, and had attempted to wade back to shore when they got caught chest-deep in the tide, a Wirral coastguard spokesperson said.

They were cut off on North Sandbank and "with a high tide height of 9.5m (31ft)" they added.

Wirral Coastguard Station Officer, Richard Cross said "thankfully, no one required medical attention", after the coastguard used a line rescue line to help them back on land.

The area is a known hotspot for walks getting trapped by the incoming tide.

Cross, said: "The tide was very strong today and could easily have taken you off your feet.

"It is always safest to remain on the sandbank and wait for assistance."

He said anyone could misjudge the tide or get caught out and it happened quicker than people realised.

"That's why it's so important to check tide times and plan your return route before heading out."

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