We were once again called out this evening to three teenagers who were cut of by the tide at West Shore. Shortly after 20:00 we received a 999 call reporting that three teenagers were making their way across the sanbanks towards the liferaft, despite the rapidly rising tide.
The RNLI Inshore lifeboat was launched at 20:20 but could not locate the trio. The Coastguard Team were able to spot the trio onshore due to their wet clothes.
The trio had managed to swim across the North Deep channel to safety. After confirming none of them needed medical attention, and giving them safety advice we, along with the lifeboat crew, were stood down at about 20:45.
We reiterate our last safety message. Please, if you're visiting the beach on the West Shore DO NOT walk out onto the lower part of the beach. The tide will rise quicker than you think.
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