A DOG walker has been described as 'exceptionally lucky' after he had to be rescued by the coastguard. 

Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team was called out on Tuesday (August 6) following multiple 999 calls to Coastguard Control Room after the walker was stranded on North Bank, close to Harrison Drive in New Brighton.

It was the second rescue from the same location this week. The team was called to reports of two groups cut off by the tide on Sunday.

North Bank is a sandbank on the stretch of beach between the Lifeguard hut and the clown roundabout on King’s Parade.

Both incidents involved members of the public being rescued from the sandbank, unaware of the grave danger they were in as the tide continued to rapidly rise.

Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team's Area Commander Michael Buratti said: "These incidents are a stark reminder of how quickly the tide comes in and how easy it is to get caught out if you don’t prepare and check tide times.

“Those involved in the incidents this week have been exceptionally lucky.

"If you are heading to the coast, you must check tide times first and when you are there, be very aware of your surroundings.

"If you are not sure about the tide, stay close to the promenade.

"If you get cut off by the tide, do not enter the water to try and get back, instead call 999 and ask for the Coastguard".

You can find out more information about HM Coastguard’s summer safety campaign Coast Clever on the HM Coastguard website: https://hmcoastguard.uk/coast-clever