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Seahouses inshore lifeboat called to assist two people trapped by the tide

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Seahouses inshore lifeboat was called to assist two people in a car, trapped by the tide on Holy Island Causeway.

Seahouses ILB on service

RNLI/Ian Clayton

Seahouses ILB on service
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They had attempted to cross at high tide.

The inshore lifeboat was launched and made best speed towards Holy Island. While under way, the Coastguard Rescue Team on Holy Island had managed to reach the vehicle, and bring the two occupants to safety on Holy Island. The lifeboat was stood down and returned to station.

High tide at Holy Island was 2:10pm, and the displayed safe crossing times were from 04:10am till 11:55, and from 5:15pm till 00:05 (Sunday).

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Ian Clayton
Lifeboat Press Officer, Seahouses Lifeboat Station

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