Two people rescued after being cut off by the tide at Beachy Head

Sam Pole
By Sam Pole
Published 20th May 2024, 14:16 BST
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Two people were rescued by volunteers from Eastbourne’s RNLI at the weekend after they were cut off by the tide at Beachy Head.

Eastbourne’s RNLI had received reports of the people in distress in the early hours of Sunday (May 19) morning.

Following a search by the crew, one person was found on the lighthouse and the other was found on the beach.

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In a statement, a spokesperson for the RNLI said: “The ILB (Inshore Lifeboat) was launched and made best speed to the area where the two casualties were located immediately, one on the lighthouse and the other on the beach.

Two people were rescued by volunteers from Eastbourne’s RNLI at the weekend after they were cut off by the tide at Beachy Head. Picture: Eastbourne RNLITwo people were rescued by volunteers from Eastbourne’s RNLI at the weekend after they were cut off by the tide at Beachy Head. Picture: Eastbourne RNLI
Two people were rescued by volunteers from Eastbourne’s RNLI at the weekend after they were cut off by the tide at Beachy Head. Picture: Eastbourne RNLI

“Life jackets were fitted and the casualties were safely recovered and returned to the Lifeboat station, unhurt and very thankful.

“When along the coast, please remember to check tide times. In the event of being cut off, stay out of the water when possible and call for help.”

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