RNLI volunteers rescue three teenagers who were cut off by the tide at Roker

RNLI crews in Sunderland were called out after three teenager boys had become cut off by the tide at Roker’s Sand Point.

By Ryan Smith

Published 27th Jun 2021, 10:35 BST

Updated 27th Jun 2021, 10:35 BST

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Volunteers launched onboard the D Class inshore lifeboat just before 4.30pm on Saturday, June 26, and quickly located the three teenagers with assistance from Sunderland Port Patrol and the Sunderland Coastguard Rescue Team.

Rescue teams found the boys to be in good health apart from being wet and suffering from the cold.

The boys were transferred from the small beach to the Patrol Vessel which then transported them to Sunderland Marina while the RNLI crew recovered their mountain bikes.

Sunderland RNLI volunteers were called out to rescue three teenagers who had become cut off by the tide in Roker.

Sunderland RNLI volunteers were called out to rescue three teenagers who had become cut off by the tide in Roker.

Upon arriving back to shore, all three teenagers were passed into the care of the South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade.

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A Sunderland RNLI spokesperson commented: “The four emergency teams were able to carry out a successful rescue of the three boys and it is vitally important that people remember to check the tide times before they undertake any coastal activities.”

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