A passing jet skier stopped and helped to save three people who got into difficulties off the Merseyside coast.
Many had been out enjoying a refreshing dip in the sea over the weekend during the heatwave when some began to struggle.
Lifeguard seasonal supervisor on the Wirral, Max Evans, had finished his shift at New Brighton on Sunday, July 18 when he spotted some swimmers in trouble.
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Max had stayed after his shift finished at 6pm to organised some equipment when he saw the commotion in the water.
He headed out on a rescue board to assist the swimmers and found two of them had been helped by a passing jet skier who then helped them back to shore.
Max reached the third swimmer who had managed to climb onto a groin marker to prevent himself from being taken further out.
On the rescue board, Max was able to reach the third casualty and assist him onto the board before paddling him to shore.
Speaking about the rescue, Max said: "It was really just fortunate that I happened to still be on site and therefore was able to respond.
"Our lifeguard shift for the day had ended almost an hour before. Our lifeguards are on patrol between the hours of 10am-6pm on all lifeguarded beaches between the red and yellow flags.
"We would really encourage anyone heading to the coast to locate their nearest lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags. If we’re not there we won’t be able to help after all."
To find your nearest lifeguarded beach, head to: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeguarded-beaches
If you get into trouble Float to Live – lie on your back and relax, resisting the urge to thrash about
Call 999 in an emergency and ask for the Coastguard.
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