Three children among five saved after getting cut off by tide at Cornish beach
The RNLI has issued a warning after the lifeboat rescue at Lantic Bay
Last updated 15th Aug 2022
The rescue of a family, cut off by the rising tide in Cornwall, has sparked a warning from the RNLI.
Two adults and three children were trapped on a small patch of sand near the main beach at Lantic Bay.
The Fowey Lifeboat was scrambled last Thursday (August 11th) and crews are urging others to check tide times.
How did the rescue unfold?
When the crew arrived at Lantic Bay they found the group on a small patch of sand to the west of the main beach.
As the swell was breaking onto the shore the helm, Kai A’Lee decided to anchor and veer down towards the beach. Assisted by crew Luke Watts and Ross Jezard, one adult and two children were helped safely onboard the lifeboat and then landed back onto the main beach.
The lifeboat crew then went back a second time to rescue the remaining adult and child and return them to the main beach.
Lantic Bay is a very popular spot for walkers and swimmers, but Fowey RNLI is urging people to be prepared.
Volunteer Deputy Launch Authority, Richard Jeffery was on duty at the time and authorised the lifeboat launch.
He said: "Tidal cut off is a major cause of RNLI call outs. People are often unaware that they are in potential danger and, as such, are not prepared.
"Key areas for getting cut off by the tide are causeways, sandbanks and headlands.
"We advise people to always check the tide times and heights and to keep a look out for incoming tide.
"Always carry a means of calling for help and tell someone else where you are going and when you’ll be back".