HUMBER COASTGUARD REMIND EVERYONE THAT ‘TIME AND TIDE WAIT FOR NO MAN’
Humber Coastguard are reminding everyone to check tide tables before they set out after two separate groups of people were cut off this afternoon on the North East coast.
The first incident, reported at just before 3pm by a member of the public, was of four teenagers cut off by the tide on St Mary’s Island. They were seen sheltering by the lighthouse having just left it too late to make the return journey across the causeway.
The second incident was reported by a fisherman just six minutes later. A man and Marley, his black Labrador, were seen stuck on the beach at Ryhope with the tide rising around them.
Because of the rough sea conditions RAF Rescue 131 was called from Boulmer to lift the people (and dog) back to safety from both incidents. Sunderland Coastguard Rescue team made their way to Ryhope just incase the man and dog needed to be evacuated up the cliff face before the helicopter arrived.
Humber Coastguard Watch Manager Graham Dawson said:
“The teenagers weren’t really in any danger from the rising sea but they were wet and cold. The man and his dog only had 30 minutes left before the beach would have been swamped and so were lucky that a fisherman reported their predicament.
“If you are going out please check the tides and make sure you turn back when you need to. Both groups left it just too late but as the saying goes ‘time and tide wait for no man’.
“Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team had difficulty reaching the Ryhope incident because a vehicle was parked on the cliff path. If you are using the coast please remember that emergency vehicles need to get to incidents fast and any delay may cost lives.”
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Notes to Editors
• Stay safe - before heading out on the water get trained, check weather and tides, wear a lifejacket, avoid alcohol and keep in touch
• Follow us on Twitter. We can be found at MCA_media
• The MCA is a partner in the Sea Vision UK campaign to raise awareness and understanding of the sea and maritime activities http://www.seavisionuk.org/
For further information please contact
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Office, on:
(023) 8032 9401
The first incident, reported at just before 3pm by a member of the public, was of four teenagers cut off by the tide on St Mary’s Island. They were seen sheltering by the lighthouse having just left it too late to make the return journey across the causeway.
The second incident was reported by a fisherman just six minutes later. A man and Marley, his black Labrador, were seen stuck on the beach at Ryhope with the tide rising around them.
Because of the rough sea conditions RAF Rescue 131 was called from Boulmer to lift the people (and dog) back to safety from both incidents. Sunderland Coastguard Rescue team made their way to Ryhope just incase the man and dog needed to be evacuated up the cliff face before the helicopter arrived.
Humber Coastguard Watch Manager Graham Dawson said:
“The teenagers weren’t really in any danger from the rising sea but they were wet and cold. The man and his dog only had 30 minutes left before the beach would have been swamped and so were lucky that a fisherman reported their predicament.
“If you are going out please check the tides and make sure you turn back when you need to. Both groups left it just too late but as the saying goes ‘time and tide wait for no man’.
“Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team had difficulty reaching the Ryhope incident because a vehicle was parked on the cliff path. If you are using the coast please remember that emergency vehicles need to get to incidents fast and any delay may cost lives.”
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Notes to Editors
• Stay safe - before heading out on the water get trained, check weather and tides, wear a lifejacket, avoid alcohol and keep in touch
• Follow us on Twitter. We can be found at MCA_media
• The MCA is a partner in the Sea Vision UK campaign to raise awareness and understanding of the sea and maritime activities http://www.seavisionuk.org/
For further information please contact
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Office, on:
(023) 8032 9401
