It's very topical right now up here in Southport (where Kevin lives). They have recently opened up new cockle beds on the Ribble & loads of people are cashing in on the bonanza. The local rescue services in Southport & Lytham (other side of the estuary) have been called out numerous times in the last few weeks. To rescue ill prepared erstwhile fishermen with small boats & quad bikes often with a poor command of English & little or no local knowledge.
We are all expecting another tradegy.
Cheers
Les