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Lifeguards will return to duty on West Kirby beach for the start of the Easter holidays.
Since the service was introduced, across the north west they have saved 42 lives, rescued 71,544 people, returned lost children and delivered first aid and casualty care. They have responded to 12,143 incidents and carried out more than two million preventative actions.
Lucy Tilson, Lead Lifeguard Supervisor for Wirral and Denbighshire, began her career as an RNLI lifeguard in 2018. She progressed to senior lifeguard and season supervisor before taking up her current position in 2022.
She said: "I was drawn to beach lifeguarding because I love being active outdoors and wanted a role where I could make a difference by helping people stay safe.
"It is amazing to think about how many people we have aided since the service began in the North West 16 years ago. I’m incredibly proud of all our team.
‘The fundamentals of lifeguarding are still the same as they were when I first joined, however we are now a much more proactive service. Our well trained, capable and skilled lifeguards spend their time talking to people, sharing our safety advice and educating visitors about the dangers. As well as carrying out rescues and first aid."
RNLI lifeguards will be returning to the following Wirral beaches for the Easter holiday:
West Kirby – 28 March until 12 April followed by a weekend service
Moreton – 28 March until 12 April followed by a weekend service
Harrison Drive - 28 March until 12 April followed by weekend service
The Plateaux – 28 March until 12 April followed by a weekend service
New Brighton (Perch Rock) - 28 March until 12 April followed by a weekend service
