Five people and a dog cut off by tide rescued by Coastguard helicopter
Four adults (two male and two female), a young girl and a dog have
been rescued by Coastguard helicopter after being cut off by the tide at
Charmouth yesterday afternoon (17 February).
HM Coastguard received a call
from one of the adults at 4.00pm reporting that they were cut off by the tide, about
30 minutes’ walk from the fossil centre, and that the sea was about 1m
away.
The Coastguard sent Lyme and
West Bay Coastguard Rescue Teams, the Lyme Regis RNLI lifeboat was launched
and the St Athan Coastguard helicopter was scrambled. Dorset Fire and
Rescue Service also attended.
HM Coastguard remained on the
phone to reassure them that help was on its way until the
rescue crews arrived.
All five plus the dog were airlifted
ashore by helicopter and required no medical treatment despite their
ordeal.
SAFETY ADVICE
Remember to always check tide times online or at the beach before you set out and ensure that you have plenty of time to get back before the tide comes in.
Find local coastal weather and
local tide times at: www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast_and_sea/tide_tables