Two older people waded to safety after abandoning their car on Holy Island Causeway due to high tide.
The UK Coastguard requested the launch of the Seahouses Inshore Lifeboat, which was stood down and returned to the station when it became clear that the occupants of the car were safe. The car occupants were reported to have waded ashore safely and were met by coastguards.
The RNLI got the call at 13:41 on Wednesday, just 26 minutes after high tide at Holy Island. Safe crossing times on Wednesday were from 2.35am until 11.10am and from 3.55pm until 11.25pm.
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This report of yet another failed and dangerous crossing comes after six people were rescued from the Causeway just last week, having made their way to a Refuge Box before being evacuated by the Seahouses' inshore lifeboat. Following that incident, the Coastguard warned people to be vigilant when crossing the causeway and only to cross when it is safe to do so.
Ian Clayton, Press Officer for Seahouses RNLI Lifeboat, said: "I cannot add any more than has been already said about previous incidents. The signage and safe crossing times are there to protect the public, and to prevent incidents as happened today."
As well as people risking their lives to get between Holy Island and mainland Northumberland or vice versa, they are risking writing off their car. Salt water and car engines don't mix well, and insurance companies could write off attempting to cross outside of safe times as negligence and therefore refuse to pay out.
Cars being abandoned on the causeway can also affect islanders, as they are effectively trapped on the island until a car is removed, should it be blocking the road.
If you are planning a trip to Holy Island, you can take a look at the safe crossing times on the Northumberland County Council website. Safe crossing times are also available to view on both sides of the causeway, while there are also Matrix signs - including one which says do not attempt to cross if the water has reached this point.
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