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Cardigan lifeboats called to group stranded near Tresaith
The group had become cut off by the tide to the north of Tresaith beach yesterday evening, Saturday, August 9.
A member of the public contacted the UK Coastguard Authority which requested the assistance of both Cardigan lifeboats.
(Image: Cardigan RNLI Lifeboat) The Atlantic and D-Class lifeboats were launched shortly after 6.36pm.
The Atlantic lifeboat was launched by George in the bendy tractor with Simon at the helm and Ian, Derek and Ben as crew.
The D-class lifeboat was launched by Sarah M in the Land Rover with Andrew at the helm and Stewart, Steff and Gwyn as crew.
(Image: Cardigan RNLI Lifeboat) The lifeboats made best speed to the Tresaith area, with the D class using the smooth water of the Atlantic's wake to its best advantage.
When the lifeboat crews arrived at the scene they could see that members of the public had launched a RIB from Tresaith beach and were in the process of transferring the individuals to safety.
HM Coastguard Cardigan had also been tasked to the incident and was overseeing the evacuation.
(Image: Cardigan RNLI Lifeboat) The lifeboats stood by until the four were confirmed to be out of danger. Both crews then made their way back to the lifeboat station.
The lifeboats were recovered and made ready for service by 8.30pm.
The RNLI says that the UK and Ireland have some of the biggest tidal ranges in the world.
(Image: Cardigan RNLI Lifeboat) To avoid getting cut off by the tide you should check tide tables before you head out and be aware of your surroundings and the tide's direction while you are out.
You can find out more information about tides through tide tables, apps, the Met Office, weather news or local websites.
You can also get local tidal information from the local harbour master, tourist information centre and some seaside retail outlets.
(Image: Cardigan RNLI Lifeboat)
