MEMBERS of Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team joined colleagues from Heswall and Saughall Massie stations for a mud rescue exercise at the weekend.
During Sunday's training event near West Kirby Beach, they went through the Coastguards' specialist mud rescue equipment and saw how the two services can work together, supporting one another at mud rescue incidents.
A post on Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team's Facebook page described the exercise as 'an enjoyable afternoon, with lots of skills refreshed and learnt, ready to be put into action when needed.'
"Mud and sinking sand can be extremely dangerous at the coast. Always look out for yellow warning signs and consider the risks before you walk along the beach.
"If you're going to the coast alone, always tell someone where you're going and when you expect to return.
"Always bring a phone so you can call 999 and ask for the Coastguard if you get into trouble."
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