Lifeboat team rescues walker and dog stranded on sandbank in Gwynedd
A lifeboat team has rescued a walker and his dog after they became stranded on a sandbank.
The Criccieth RNLI crew was called out at 5.40pm yesterday as both lifeboats were launched to the incident at Black Rock Sands.
After arriving on the scene, the man and his dog were safely transferred ashore by the inshore rescue boat to the care of the awaiting Criccieth Coastguard team.
The incident occurred along a sandbank which has been the scene of numerous rescues over the past few years due to it being exposed at low tide but swiftly cut off from the beach as the tide rises.
Following the incident, Criccieth’s Acting Lifeboat Operations Manager, Chris Fisher said: “As we emerge from a period of lockdown and people start accessing our coastline for leisure purposes, I would like to remind people to check local tide-times and ensure they plan their route accordingly.
“In addition, anyone finding themselves cut-off by the tide should call 999 immediately, ask for HM Coastguard and await rescue – they should not attempt to swim ashore.”
Picture credit: RNLI/Ifer Gwyn
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