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Family Rescued from Crashing Waves on Blackpool Pier
9 Jun
Summary
- Lifeboat crew rescued a family from rough seas on Blackpool South Pier.
- Two young boys and an adult were saved clinging to pier stanchions.
- RNLI seeks to contact the rescued family to check on their recovery.
A family, including two young boys and an adult, was dramatically rescued from crashing waves on Blackpool South Pier. The group was found clinging to the pier's stanchions with the tide rapidly coming in. The RNLI inshore lifeboat successfully maneuvered alongside the pier to bring the children to safety, with paramedics waiting. A second crew member then rescued the adult, who was located higher up the pier support.
The RNLI is now appealing to the public to help trace the family. They express a strong desire to check on the family's recovery and extend an invitation to visit the station. This particular rescue was the eleventh callout for the lifeboat in the past week.
