A day at the beach turned into a nightmare when a mum was separated from her children by the fast-rising tide, sparking a dramatic rescue.
The frantic parent called for help after her kids were left stranded on the sand as the sea surged in.
Luckily, RNLI volunteer, Meg McCloy – on her very first call out – spotted the distressed mother and raised the alarm.
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A second lifeboat was scrambled to rescue the children, who were eventually reunited with their mum.
In total, 12 people had to be brought to safety during the dramatic mission at Ogmore River mouth in Wales on 24 August, as reported by Need To Know.
A spokesperson for Porthcawl RNLI said: “Crew went ashore to reassure the children whilst the charity’s D Class ‘Hugo Missen’ was requested to launch due to the conditions on scene in order to transfer them to the side where the mother was located.
“Whilst the lifeboats were on scene, a total of 12 people required assistance, having found themselves cut off by the tide.
“With large tides, sunny weather and a large swell forecast, we are reminding people to always check the tide times using a trusted online source such as the Met Office and take a means of calling for help – such as a fully charged mobile phone.
“Please take particular care along the Vale of Glamorgan coastline, where there are numerous locations you can get cut off by the tide.“If you are planning on entering the water, we recommend choosing a lifeguarded beach and swimming between the red and yellow flags.”
Beachgoers have now been warned to be extra cautious along the Vale of Glamorgan coast, where dangerous tides can trap people in minutes.
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