RNLI rescues three people in waist deep water in North Norfolk
The group were cut off by the tide on Sunday evening at Stiffkey
Three people had to be rescued by the RNLI after they were cut off by the tide and stuck in waist high water in North Norfolk.
The coastguard requested the help of the RNLI on Sunday (30 March) after the group became trapped at Stiffkey near Wells.
The three people were found trapped on the marsh, north of Stiffkey marsh car park, with a 9.4 metre spring tide and a one metre surge rapidly covering the marshland.
The inshore lifeboat at RNLI Wells was launched at around 7pm and the group, who were not injured, were rescued and left in the care of the coastguard.
Chris Hardy Lifeboat Operations Manager at RNLI Wells, said: ‘We would like to extend our thanks to the local coastguards for their invaluable support and assistance in today’s rescue. Teamwork was instrumental in ensuring a successful outcome.’
Mandy Humphreys Water Safety Officer explained: ‘Getting cut off by the tide can be very dangerous. If you find yourself cut off by the tide, call 999 immediately.
"Try to stay dry and calm until help arrives. Wading through water over knee deep, especially in areas of marsh or sandbars can be incredibly hazardous as the depth of water can change very rapidly resulting in your sudden full immersion in fast flowing, cold water which is associated with a high risk of drowning. Help to avoid tidal cut off in this area, by getting back to dry sand/land with no more channels or drains to cross at least four hours before wells bar high tide time.’