HUMBER Coastguard has warned bathers to check the tide times after rescuing two young people who were stranded yesterday.
A photography student called the Coastguard at 7.26pm on Thursday, July 25, reporting that a group of young people had been cut off by the tide, near Cleethorpes Leisure Centre.
Grimsby Institute learner Paul King, 54, of Lambert Road, had been out for a walk to take some pictures on the beach when he spotted the two young men struggling.
They had been out swimming on what was yet another scorching hot evening in Cleethorpes this summer.
He said: "The water was about waste height and they kept trying to swim towards the shore then getting dragged back to the bank.
"When the tide is going out, you're not going to get very far."
Cleethorpes Life Boat came to their aid and took them to shore.
They have today issued warnings to bathers and holiday makers after yet another easily avoidable rescue.
Gary Harris, watch manager, said: "This happens time and time again - and that area by the leisure centre is a hotspot for us.
"People need to check the tide times before they go out and need to be aware that, otherwise, the current can be very dangerous.
"If they are unsure, they can ring us to find out."
You can check the tide times by calling Humber Coastguard on 01262 672317 and they - are also displayed every day on page 2 of the Grimsby Telegraph.
A photography student called the Coastguard at 7.26pm on Thursday, July 25, reporting that a group of young people had been cut off by the tide, near Cleethorpes Leisure Centre.
Grimsby Institute learner Paul King, 54, of Lambert Road, had been out for a walk to take some pictures on the beach when he spotted the two young men struggling.
They had been out swimming on what was yet another scorching hot evening in Cleethorpes this summer.
He said: "The water was about waste height and they kept trying to swim towards the shore then getting dragged back to the bank.
"When the tide is going out, you're not going to get very far."
Cleethorpes Life Boat came to their aid and took them to shore.
They have today issued warnings to bathers and holiday makers after yet another easily avoidable rescue.
Gary Harris, watch manager, said: "This happens time and time again - and that area by the leisure centre is a hotspot for us.
"People need to check the tide times before they go out and need to be aware that, otherwise, the current can be very dangerous.
"If they are unsure, they can ring us to find out."
You can check the tide times by calling Humber Coastguard on 01262 672317 and they - are also displayed every day on page 2 of the Grimsby Telegraph.
