Stranded walker rescued from Cork beach

Volunteer members of the RNLI were called to a Cork beach on Sunday after a walker became stranded by the rising tide.

Kinsale RNLI came to the aid of the walker who got cut off by the tide at Dock Beach in Kinsale.

The inshore lifeboat of Kinsale RNLI arrived at the scene at 5.25pm where the rescue crew transferred the walker on to the lifeboat and brought them safely back to shore.

Weather conditions at the time were good.

Kevin Gould, Kinsale RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, commented: ‘We would like to commend the member of the public who raised the alarm when they observed the walker in difficulty, and we were glad to be able to assist.

‘As we approach the Easter period and begin to enjoy the longer evenings and better weather, we would remind everyone planning a trip to sea or near the coast to go prepared,” he said.

Members of the public are being reminded to always check the weather and tides in advance to be alert to the risk of becoming stranded.

“Tell someone where you are going and what time you will be back,” added Mr. Gould. “Carry a reliable means of raising the alarm and should you get into difficulty or see someone else in trouble, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.”