TWO people were rescued after being cut off by incoming tide at Leasowe Bay.

Hoylake RNLI and Wirral Coastguard officers were called at 10.30pm on Saturday, June 1 following reports of two people cut off by the tide just offshore from Leasowe Castle.

Arriving on scene the RNLI inshore rescue hovercraft Samburgh searched the rocks with their searchlights and found the pair.

The duo were using a small light to mark their location and volunteer crew members climbed onto the rocks to meet them.

They were then moved across the water to the shoreline before being placed in the care of paramedics for further checks.

Volunteer RNLI hovercraft commander Matt Pownall-Jones said: "As it got dark on Saturday night, the casualties weren’t aware that the tide had covered the causeway and beach behind them and had trapped them on the rocky island. They could have easily slipped or fallen onto the rocks or into the water.

"Luckily the casualties were uninjured and we were able to bring them ashore safely.

"However, more than half of coastal deaths in the UK last year were caused by people tripping and falling into the sea and we would advise against climbing across coastal rocks, especially in the dark.

"If you’re heading to the beach, it’s important to respect the water and also to check local tide times to avoid getting cut off."