Huge emergency response as person rescued from the sea in Blackpool

A huge emergency response was scrambled to Blackpool beach as a person was rescued from the sea.

A search operation was launched yesterday afternoon (Monday) following a 'concern for welfare' report near the Central Pier, Lancs Live reports. RNLI volunteers launched two lifeboats off the coast.

Officers from Blackpool Police and paramedics from the North West Ambulance Service also responded. An adult was 'recovered from the sea', the RNLI said.

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Paramedics then took over their care. Pictures shared on social media showed at least four police vehicles stationed on the Promenade.

RNLI Blackpool uploaded a video of the operation to their Facebook page last night and in a statement said: "Callout out at 2.47pm for concern for welfare, Blackpool RNLI volunteer crew attended and launched both D Class lifeboats to commence searches.

"Adult recovered from the sea near Central Pier and handed to the care of North West Ambulance Service, also involving Blackpool Beach Patrol, HM Coastguard, and Blackpool Police."

Responding to the post, one person said: "Thank you crew, great team work with a positive result. Take care, stay safe."

Another said: "Well done to all the team. Always there for us keeping everyone safe. Glad to hear that the casualty was helped to safety."

LancsLive also contacted Lancashire Constabulary and North West Ambulance Service for comment.

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