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Need To Know > UK > Family of three saved by heroes after they got marooned on rocks in sea
Quick-thinking heroes rescue a family of three from rising tides in Newquay, Cornwall, using a rope and flotation ring. RNLI assists in the dramatic sea rescue.
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Family of three saved by heroes after they got marooned on rocks in sea

Andy Crick
Last updated: May 27, 2024 11:26 am
Andy Crick Published May 27, 2024
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A family of three was saved by heroes after they got marooned on rocks in the sea.

The holidaymakers got stuck in the rising tide.

The dad and his two children became stuck on the rocks while trying to get to a beach.

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But quick-thinking onlooker, Matt Sherring, managed to pluck them to safety using a rope and a flotation ring.

He and another man threw it into the choppy water.

Brave Matt then pulled them to safety.

The drama happened in Newquay, Cornwall, yesterday (26 May) at 5pm.

Staff at Milk Coffee shop witnessed the rescue.

It is on Instagram: “Local hero Matt Sherring saves the day.

“Be careful with the tides guys it creeps in super quick.”

The RNLI were also in attendance to help, as reported by Need To Know.

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