MAN AND DOG: Rescuers Airlift Pair To safety After Tide Leaves Them Stuck On A Cliff

This is a moment a Royal National Lifeboat Institution team rescues a man and his dog trapped in the rising tide near Mouth Mill on the North Devon coast in the UK.

A concerned family member contacted the RNLI at 5 p.m. on January 21st, stating that a man and a dog had become stranded on the lonely Mouthmill Beach near Hartland Point.

The volunteer crew of the Atlantic class inshore lifeboat Toby Rundle launched from Clovelly Lifeboat Station quickly identifying the victim who had been cut off by the tide. Casie Harper, a crew member, went ashore to investigate the situation, and it was determined that the man and dog could not be rescued by boat.

At this moment, a Coastguard helicopter from Newquay was despatched, and the man and his dog were successfully evacuated by air. Harper was winched into the chopper and returned to the station via land after staying with the wounded.

"We frequently get called out to assist folks who have been caught out by the tide coming in," said crew member Paul Smale. The water may quickly become quite high during the spring tides, and even experienced trekkers might become shut off. Fortunately, we were able to help the Coastguard evacuate the victim and his dog."

Paul and the rest of the RNLI Clovelly crew highly encourage anybody planning a seaside walk to check the tide times first. He stated;

"Always allow enough time to reach your destination safely, as it's possible to become stuck once the tide begins to flow in.