Morecambe cockling tragedy 20 years on: pictures are poignant reminder of events that shocked the world

February 5 sees the 20th anniversary of the Morecambe cockling disaster in which 23 people lost their lives.

These pictures – which appeared in The Visitor and Lancaster Guardian newspapers at the time – are a poignant reminder of the fateful evening of February 5, 2004.

13. Morecambe cockling tragedy 20 years on

Cocklers back at work on the sands of Morecambe Bay on Tuesday February 10, 2004, after the tragic event. Photo: Phil Noble

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14. Morecambe cockling tragedy 20 years on

Cocklers back out on Morecambe Bay just four days after the tragedy. Photo: Garth Hamer

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15. Morecambe cockling tragedy 20 years on

Police on the sands of Morecambe Bay at Hest Bank. Photo: Ian Robinson

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A helicopter searches Morecambe Bay at Hest Bank following the tragedy. Photo: Ian Robinson

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