People at Formby Point kept vigil on a stranded seal this morning.

The animal was active and had ended up quite a long way from the ebbing tide. Fears were that it would be attacked by dogs or seagulls.

This incident was swiftly called in to Merseyside Police by OTS News reporter, Pat Regan and details were logged. Soon after, the Coastguard at Holyhead rang back to clarify the location of the animal and its condition. Holyhead promised to send help ASAP.

HOLYHEAD COASTGUARD OPERATIONS CENTRE JOINS NATIONAL NETWORK

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/holyhead-coastguard-operations-centre-joins-national-network

HM Coastguard and search and rescue offices

HM Coastguard and search and rescue headquarters

Administrative enquires for Search and Rescue matters only:
HM Coastguard Operations
Bay 2/06
Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO15 1EG

Email sar.response@mcga.gov.uk

Coastguard administrative enquiries only:023 8032 9486