Three youths had to be rescued after being swept out to sea near North Pier in Blackpool.
The incident prompted a large emergency service presence close to North Pier on Sunday.
Police said the group were caught out by the tide whilst on the steps to the beach, but the quick thinking of a passing member of the public rescued the three youths to safety prior to beach patrol and coastguard arriving.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: ‘’We are pleased to say that all three children were checked over by both North West Ambulance Service and at hospital and were able to return home shortly afterwards.
‘’This is a reminder to exercise caution when you are near to the sea, especially at high tide as the waves can be unpredictable and extremely dangerous.
‘’For parents, if you are not with your children, please have knowledge of where they are so that instances like this can be avoided.’’
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