Blackpool emergency services rush to save person swept 200 metres out to sea near North Pier
A Blackpool lifeboat crew helped save the life of someone swept about 200m out to sea last night.
Emergency services responded to reports of a person in the water near the North Pier at about 10.20pm.
Two crew members entered the water to rescue the person, before they were taken back to the lifeboat station and treated by an ambulance.
In a Facebook post, Blackpool RNLI wrote: “Blackpool RNLI volunteers were paged at 10.20pm, Friday 23rd January 2026 to respond to reports of a person in the sea in the vicinity of North Pier.
“The D class lifeboat, Phyllis Rowan, was launched by the volunteer crew making direct to the location.
“Finding a person in the sea about 200 metres out, two of the lifeboat crew entered the water to rescue and recover the person to the lifeboat.
“Providing immediate casualty care, the crew returned to the Lifeboat Station and handed over to the North West Ambulance Service waiting paramedics for further treatment.
“Reminder, if you see anything of concern, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Seconds can matter in these situations.”