Family cut off by the tide rescued by lifeboat volunteers

The Brighton RNLI crew was called out at 12.30pm today (April 19) to the incident just east of Saltdean.

A concerned member of the public raised the alarm and called 999.

An RNLI spokesperson said: “On arrival the volunteer crew noticed that a father, his little girl and their dog were currently stuck on the rocks with the incoming tide rising.

“Due to the location of the casualties and the uneven rocky edge underneath the water, helmsman Daniel Gurr made the decision to send one of the volunteer crew ashore to assess the situation and look for alternative routes for the family to get to safety.

“With the assistance of volunteer Newhaven Coastguard team the family of three were safely negotiated around the rocks to safety.”

Helmsman Daniel Gurr said: “It is important when you visit the beach that you are aware of the tide times and your surroundings, and it is quite easy to get carried away with enjoying yourself down the beach before realising you’re in danger. You can easily access tide times online.”