Two rescued from Holy Island causeway as tide comes in

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 13:31 · Archive

Two people were rescued from a vehicle stranded on Holy Island causeway in Northumberland on 11 October. The RNLI crew and Berwick Coastguard Rescue Team responded to the incident at 2.58pm, bringing both individuals to shore safely without injury.

This rescue followed another incident earlier the same day when an adult and child became cut off on a sandbank within Budle Bay. Humber Coastguard received reports from members of the public, and the lifeboat was launched to reach them. Shore-based teams from Seahouses and Howick Coastguard Rescue Teams noted the urgency, as the sandbank was moments away from being fully submerged. The father and son had attempted to return to shore but realised it was too dangerous and decided to wait for help.

RNLI volunteer crew member David said of that rescue: 'These people were incredibly lucky, they didn't have long left before they'd have been forced to enter the water. Once we had dropped them ashore and turned to leave the Bay their island was completely submerged.' Although cold and wet, neither the father nor son sustained injuries.

How it is being reported

• Two rescued from stranded car on Northumberland's Holy Island causewayFour people were rescued after becoming stranded on the Northumberland coast.Hexham Courant · 12 Oct, 13:05
• Two rescued from Holy Island causeway after tide comes inTwo people were rescued in a multi-agency response after becoming stranded on Holy Island causeway over the weekend.Morpeth Herald · 12 Oct, 09:58

In this story: Holy Island · Northumberland · Budle Bay · Humber Coastguard · RNLI · Berwick Coastguard Rescue Team

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