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Rhyl beach: Lifeboat rescues people cut off by tide

Rhyl RNLI Rhyl beach on SaturdayRhyl RNLI
Rescuers were called during a busy day at Rhyl beach

A rescue operation launched after about 120 people were cut off by the tide in Denbighshire, the coastguard has said.

The coastguard received a call at about 16:00 BST on Saturday when sunseekers at Rhyl beach were stranded by the incoming sea opposite the town's lifeboat station.

A lifeboat was launched which shuttled many to shore in a relay operation.

An RNLI Land Rover was used to collect others, while Holyhead coastguard said some managed to "self-recover".

Rhyl RNLI People stranded on Rhyl beachRhyl RNLI
A lifeboat was used to shuttle people to the beach

The operation ended just after 17:00. No-one was hurt.

Footage posted on the RNLI Rhyl Facebook page shows people in the distance stranded on a sandbank with the tide surrounding them.

"We are constantly saying that people are free to enjoy our glorious beaches but must be cautious about the incoming tide," said the RNLI's Martin Jones.

"Always look back to check if you are in danger of being cut off."