Looe RNLI volunteers rescue four teenagers cut off by the tide

Looe RNLI volunteers rescued four teenagers stuck on rocks after being cut off by the tide.

The crews attended their first service launch of the year at Millendreath on Sunday 16 March.

The shore crew launched the charity’s D Class inshore lifeboat Ollie Naismith II, within 12 minutes of pagers sounding at 5.58pm, to assist the teenagers cut off by the incoming spring tide to the east of Millindreath Beach.

The casualty care assessment confirmed there were no injuries but three of the group said they had entered the water and were feeling effects from the cold water. The helm decided to bring all four onto the inshore lifeboat and return to the lifeboat station to warm up the casualties.

Looe and Polruan Coastguard Rescue teams were also in attendance at the Lifeboat Station, where the casualties were reunited with their families.

The said: "(The incident) is a timely reminder to always check tide times before setting out and to keep an eye on your surroundings.

"The high tide was around 7pm and being a spring tide it was higher than usual. Sunset was 6.25pm and with the light was beginning to fade, it can be more difficult to see the water rising around you.

"The casualties did the right thing in raising the alarm as soon as they realised they were cut off."

After the D Class was washed down and refuelled ready for the next service.

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