{"id":148767,"date":"2018-07-01T10:23:34","date_gmt":"2018-07-01T10:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/freeonlinetranslators.net\/news\/english\/coastguard-warns-of-dangerous-tides-as-eight-rescued\/"},"modified":"2018-07-01T10:23:34","modified_gmt":"2018-07-01T10:23:34","slug":"coastguard-warns-of-dangerous-tides-as-eight-rescued","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freeonlinetranslators.net\/news\/english\/coastguard-warns-of-dangerous-tides-as-eight-rescued\/","title":{"rendered":"Coastguard warns of ‘dangerous’ tides as eight rescued"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Image caption The group became cut off by the tide at Joss Bay, a popular beach on the Thanet coast <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Beachgoers have been warned of "dangerous" incoming tides which "move quickly" after eight people were cut off and had to be rescued.<\/p>\n

The coastguard was called at 12:30 BST on Saturday to help the group trapped by a locked gate at the bottom of the 39 Steps near Joss Bay in Kent.<\/p>\n

The rescue team was able to gain access to a path and helped the stranded people to safety. <\/p>\n

HM Coastguard duty controller Duncan Ley said they were "extremely lucky".<\/p>\n

Beaches around the coast have been packed with people enjoying the sun and cooling off as a heatwave grips the UK.<\/p>\n

'Very dangerous'<\/h2>\n

Mr Ley said said there could have been a "very different outcome" at Joss Bay.<\/p>\n

He said: "The UK's coastline is spectacular to explore - especially on glorious days like today, but incoming tides move very quickly and they can also be very, very dangerous."<\/p>\n

He advised coastal walkers to check tide times and the weather forecast before setting off. <\/p>\n

He added: "Carry a fully-charged mobile phone and tell someone where you are going and what time you will be home.<\/p>\n

"If you do get cut off by the tide, don't attempt to climb cliffs as a short cut back to the top and do not attempt to self-rescue yourself or someone else if they get into difficulty. <\/p>\n

"Our coastguards are skilfully trained in all manner of rescues, in all terrains and waters."<\/p>\n

He said anyone in difficulty should call 999 and ask for the coastguard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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