Marooned students rescued by RNLI at Worms Head
The lifeboat service are reminding us to not only check the weather - but check the status of the tides before walking along the coast
The RNLI are reminding us about the dangers of the tides after two men had to be rescued by their volunteers earlier this week.
At 13:30 on Friday (January 20), reports were received by the RNLI of two people marooned on Worms Head.
The Horton and Port Enyon lifeboat was deployed following the reports at the local beauty spot, which is cut off from the mainland when the sea levels reach high tide.
The two men - who are students in the area - were taken aboard the lifeboat and brought back to shore at Rhossili in Swansea.
The volunteer crew of the Horton and Port Eynon Lifeboat were Stuart Payne (helm), Dave Tonge and Anthony Payne.
An RNLI spokesman said: "Friday was cold, crisp winter’s day- good for walking. I would remind everyone when walking near the coast to not only check the weather but also to check local tide times and plan walks accordingly.
"The causeway at Rhossili is usually open 2 ½ hours either side of low tide and the times it is open are displayed near to the causeways.
"You should also take a means of communication with you and, if you find yourself in difficulty or see someone in difficulty phone 999 and ask for the Coastguard. I would stress that if you are cut off by the tide you should not attempt to swim or wade ashore.
"Trying to swim or wade to shore when cut off by the tide is extremely dangerous. When walking at this time of year you should also make sure that you wear appropriate warm clothing."